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Deborah Schaeffer Program Description The School of Social Work (SSW) offers programs focused on preparing the generalist social worker to work effectively in culturally, socially, and economically diverse urban communities. It offers both a Bachelor’s of Arts and a Master’s of Arts degrees accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. Both degree programs stress understanding the effects of prejudice, social inequality and institutional discrimination on the social and economic well being of people, organizations, and communities at large. The areas covered include social policy, social research, human growth and development, social work practice with children, youth, women, families, gays, lesbians, minority men, communities, and the aged. The Master’s program specializes in social work practice for the advanced urban generalist. The two areas of concentration are 1) children, youth, women and families; 2) the aged and families. The School also offers a Certificate in Applied Gerontology co-sponsored with the College of Health and Human Services and the Roybal Institute and a Certificate in Child Maltreatment and Family Violence co-sponsored with the College of Health and Human Services. SSW co-sponsors with the Roybal Institute the Adult Protection Services Worker Training Program for California State Department of Social Services Workers.
Subject Parameters & Collection Levels
Primary LC Classes HQ 1059-1064; HV 1-2348; HV 3000-4700; HV 4960-5999; RC 954-1160 Related LC Classes BF; RC 430-571 Chronological Coverage Emphasis is placed on contemporary issues, however some historical materials are selected which cover areas such as social and welfare policy. Geographical Coverage Emphasis is on the United States. Very little comparative analysis is covered in the program. Materials about Canadian welfare are selectively purchased. Other Resources Students and faculty utilize the Federal Depository Library Program and the California Depository System. Users are also supported by materials selected by Liaison s for other academic departments, such as Political Science, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Child & Family Studies, Biology and Kinesiology.
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