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  • SURV 4900R: Professional Topics in Surveying and Mapping

    2.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Studies a chosen topic in Surveying and Mapping. May include research, experimentation, analysis, and reporting. May be taken more than once for different topics and for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation.Lab access fee of $45 for equipment applies.
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  • SURV 4930: Senior Surveying and Mapping Capstone

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing, Program Coordinator Approval, Completed and Approved Matriculation into any Surveying and Mapping degree program.. Provides an opportunity for a senior Surveying and Mapping student to participate in a significant and current research project which may advance the field of Surveying and/or Mapping. Includes independent study and laboratory/field work as necessary and must be approved and supervised by assigned faculty and technical mentors. Culminates in the preparation and presentation of a written paper describing the results of the research and/or completed project to project stakeholders, interested students, faculty, administration, the professional community, or the broader general audience.. Lab access fee of $45 applies.. Software fee of $75 applies.Course fee of $50 for materials applies.
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    General Education Course

  • SW 1010: Introduction to Social Work

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Introduces social work history, theory, and practice. Examines the relationship between policy and practice in the context of nine major fields of social work. Considers challenges faced by today's practitioners including concerns with policy, social justice, and oppression. Explores current career opportunities in the field.
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  • SW 2100: Human Behavior and the Social Environment I

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the BSW program. Presents major theoretical concepts about human development and environmental factors influencing development from the social and behavioral sciences and their applications to micro, mezzo, and macro social work practice. Explores intersectionality and how diversity shapes human experience and identity development. Focuses on the first part of the life cycle, the prenatal period through childhood.
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  • SW 2200: Professional Skills for Social Work Majors

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSW program. Prepares students for success in practicum and early career opportunities by developing essential professional skills. Provides opportunities to create polished resumes, personal statements, and cover letters, as well as practice effective interview techniques and professional communication. Emphasizes self-reflection and peer collaboration. Equips students to present themselves as marketable candidates for practicum, graduate school, or employment in social work. Focuses on building confidence in professional interactions, adhering to workplace expectations, and engaging in constructive peer review to refine application materials.
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  • SW 2750R: Survey of Current Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (ANTH 1010G or PSY 1010 or SOC 1010G or SW 1010) and ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005. Presents selected topic in Social Work and will vary each semester. Approaches subjects from a cross-disciplinary perspective. Requires a project demonstrating competency in the specific topic. May be repeated for nine credits toward graduation.
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  • SW 3000: Social Work Practice I Individuals

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSW program or declared major in Family Science and University Advanced Standing. Teaches students to apply the generalist social work Planned Change Model with individuals: engagement, assessment, goal setting/contracting, implementation, evaluation, and transition/ending. Prepares students to utilize core social work interpersonal communication skills to engage clients in a professional partnership with intervention and planning. Emphasizes the importance of cultural humility, principles of strengths-based and anti-oppressive social work practice, empirical research, and theories of human behavior and person-in-environment. Discusses ethical and professional demeanor and practice.
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  • SW 3020: Research Methods for Social Work

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSW program; University Advanced Standing. Introduces research and evaluation methods and the elements of evidence-based practice. Teaches research and evaluation knowledge and skills including critical evaluation of empirical literature, basic research methodology including construct operationalization, study design, selection, development, measurement, data collection and management.
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  • SW 3100: Social Work Practice II Groups

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): SW 3000, Admission to the BSW program, and University Advanced Standing. Teaches students to apply the generalist social work Planned Change Process with families and groups: engagement, assessment, goal setting/contracting, implementation, evaluation, and transition/ending. Introduces group and family development and the theory and models of social work practice with groups and families. Prepares students to utilize group leadership and family communication skills necessary for research-informed practice. Emphasizes ethical and anti-oppressive practice.
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  • SW 3120: Social Work Practice III Families

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSW program and University Advanced Standing. Introduces students to foundational theories, skills, and practices for effective social work with diverse families. Uses a strengths-based and culturally responsive framework in order to assess family structures, dynamics, and life-cycle transitions. Explores the impact of socio-economic, cultural, and contextual factors. Includes hands-on application of assessment tools, case studies, and intervention strategies and focuses on practical skills to support family well-being, resilience, and empowerment. Includes ethical practice, crisis intervention, cultural competence, and advocacy, to engage with families in ways that promote social justice and strengthen family functioning.
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