SW 800 Social Work and Christian Ministry (3)
Various social work programs and teachings as revealed in the Bible and its implications for future Christian ministries. Biblical bases applicable to Christian social work and faith-based programs will be discussed.

SW 801* Social Work Practice : Micro (3)
Introduction to basic and fundamental social work practice knowledge, and skills relevant to the Micro level, i.e., individuals, small groups, and families. Contents in social work values and ethics as well as its application into Micro practice are discussed.

SW 805* Social Work Practice : Macro (3)
Community assets perspective as a framework of macro practice, including three levels of social system, i.e., churches, communities, and the larger society. Theories and skills applicable to effect changes, and enhancing problem-solving and social functioning at macro levels, vis-a-vis micro systems, including building power, planning and mobilizing human resources, fundraising and management, marketing and public relations are discussed.

SW 808 Social Work Practice Research (3)
Discussion of students' understanding and ability to critically analyze the theoretical and empirical foundations of social work practice; review of the state of the art research on social work practice models; and critical thinking about relevant research from perspectives of the contemporary practice contexts and Christian social work practice modes.

SW 810* Person in Environment I (3)
The interaction between and among individuals, groups, societies and social systems; the knowledge of biological, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of life span; and the interaction between person and environment as related to human well-being are discussed.

SW 815* Person in Environment II (3)
Person-environment interactions and possible etiologies of behavioral problems contributed by culture and/or social structures including social justice are discussed.

SW 817 HBSE Research (3)
Discussion of human bio-psycho-social development research at the advanced level and critical thinking; including theories about the range of social systems, interactions between and among social systems (particularly their impact on human behaviors and vice versa), and the dynamics and consequences of social and economic injustice, oppression, and discrimination. Review of current studies on person environment and critical analysis of studies from Biblical perspectives are included.

SW 820* Profession of Social Work : History and Philosophy (3)
Understanding social work as a profession and the scientific art of helping vis-a-vis the history of social work. Discussion of the Code of Ethics from Biblical perspectives.

SW 825* Social Work Policy and Programs (3)
Development of social policies and programs, ideologies relevant to social policies and programs, the process of policy development, and evolution and modification of policies and programs in the U.S. are included.

SW 826 Social Work Policy Research (3)
Review of current social welfare policies; review of cases succeeded and/or failed; review and critical thinking in current policy analysis; comparisons and review of cross-country policies from Biblical perspectives.

SW 835* Methods in Social Work Research (3)
Process of qualitative and quantitative research methods, (including documentation of a research issue) and methods of literature review and research designs are learned. Conceptualization of a research and proposal writing are explicated. Included are basic methods of research data analyses.

SW 837 Evaluation Research (3)
Content relevant normative and ideographic approaches to evaluating social work practice, knowledge and skills, and procedures involved in evaluating social problems are discussed. Presentations of a hypothetical evaluation research and group discussion on students' evaluation approaches are discussed.

SW 838 Social Work Research Methods and Introduction to Advanced Statistics (3)
Computerization of data loading and analyses with SPSS, logical skills of reading and understanding of computer printouts, and an overview of advanced statistics.

SW 839 Data Analyses: Advanced (3)
Advanced statistical knowledge and skills including two-way ANOVA, multiple regression, factor analysis, and selected group correlation methods, and a review of the philosophy of science.

SW 851* SW Clinical Psychopathology (3)
Clinical knowledge and skills useful in therapeutic situations; natures of behavioral and cognitive dysfunction; discussion of pragmatic theories and skills for intervention; and review of research in the psychic dysfunctions and social variances.

SW 855 SW Administration and Management (3)
Knowledge and skills relevant to administration and management of agencies under public and private auspices, and direct observations and critiques in the class.

SW 880 Christian/Church Based Social Work: Grant Writing (3)
Comparison of Christian agencies and secular ones in terms of their policies, programs and fund-raising opportunities; knowledge and skills, including politics relevant to writing and submission.

SW 881 SW Organization and Public Relations (3)
Organization theories; knowledge and skills for developing a series of effective public relations; and presentation/demonstration in the class.

SW 885 Social Work Education in the USA (3)
Principles and accreditation standards for the American BSW, MSW, and DSW/PhD. curricula congruent with social work philosophy and the code of ethics; comparative curricular discussion based on the realities in other countries.

SW 886 Teaching and Learning: Social Work Education (3)
Philosophy and theories of teaching and curriculum development, including teaching evaluation.

SW 887 Field Instruction Methods (3)
Fields of social work and theories of field instruction, including contents and construction of field manual.

SW 890-1 Dissertation Research Planning I (3)
Actual planning and writing of the first three chapters of pending dissertation including issue documentation/hypotheses, review of literature, and research design; taken concurrently with 3 credit hours of dissertation. PREREQUISITE: All DSW courses and successful pass of comprehensive exam.

SW 890-2 Dissertation Research Planning II (3)
Actual planning and writing of the second stage of two or three chapters of pending dissertation including findings, discussion and conclusion; taken concurrently with 3 credit hours of dissertation. PREREQUISITE: 890-1

SW 899 Dissertation (6)
Final and successful defense with the 'Pass' or 'Fail' grade; submission of the final draft of the dissertation complying with rules and regulations.

*Pre-requisites required for non-US MSWs and all MA/MS's.