Course information

SWK 350: Research methods for social work

SWK 350 is a required course in the BSW program that develops critical thinking skills and students’ ability to assess strengths and needs, evaluate programs, and interpret research findings. The course has a flipped design that is built around in-class group activities.

The course utilizes Matthew DeCarlo’s open-access text, Scientific Inquiry in Social Work.

SWK 350: Inside-out

Dr. Smoyer’s SCSU Inside-Out course, which was held at the Manson Youth Institution (Cheshire, CT) from 2017-2019 included SCSU undergraduates and incarcerated men at MYI in a transformative learning experience grounded in inter-group dialogue. All students earn 3 credits towards their undergraduate degree. 

This class, which Amy co-taught with Dr. Johanna Elumn, is currently on hiatus due to COVID related DOC policy.

SWK 321: Human behavior in the social environment II

What are the stories we tell about ourselves and others? How do these stories shape our understanding of the world and our individual behaviors and reactions to the social environment? SWK 321 uses social work theory to understand personal and community narratives.