With a strong emphasis on translating counseling theory into practice, this course overviews field of counseling, including foundational counseling theories and human development theories, different types of counseling (e.g., marriage and family therapy, group counseling, substance abuse counseling, etc.), and counseling practice in different settings like schools and community agencies.

This research methods course for social work is accessible to you in level and writing style. Qualitative research methods are discussed and appropriate examples are offered throughout the course. Course includes information on needs assessment, how research data is collected, and information on ethical issues, data collection, analysis and evaluation.

This course helps build your confidence and ability in doing statistical analysis by slowly moving from concepts that require little computational work. It emphasizes analysis and interpretation of data to give you a feel for how data interpretation is related to the methods by which the information was obtained.

This classic introductory social work course provides a comprehensive and historical view of social work. It blends historical and contemporary perspectives on social work, offering historical context for development of social work. Special emphasis is placed on understanding that social work is both a field and method.

Placing an emphasis on global perspectives and current research, this course introduces you to the field of sociology. The course blends the field of sociology to all the features and aspects of society; presenting you with a clear and concise view of sociology and society.

Known for its engaging writing style this course presents introduction to human services market. It provides complete coverage of social welfare programs and policies, and describes how history, politics, and economy shape programs. It puts the field of human services into historical context, provides insights into overall social welfare field.