Graduate Course Descriptions

The following directory lists the graduate courses which the University expects to offer, although the University in no way guarantees that all such courses will be offered in any given academic year, and reserves the right to alter the list if conditions warrant. Click on the links below for a list of courses in that subject area. You may then click “View Classes” to see scheduled classes for individual courses.

5391. Micro Foundation Practice

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: BASC 5362, which may be taken concurrently. Corequisite: BASC 5390 and FED 5301 and 5351.

Grading Basis: Graded

Provides a history of and a foundation for micro social work theory and practice emphasizing ecological, strengths and capacity building perspectives. Knowledge, values and skills associated with generalist practice with individuals, families and groups within the context of organizations and communities. Examines the mission of the social work profession and its value and ethical base, including its commitment to diversity, populations-at-risk and social and economic justice. Strategies for helping client-systems will include preparing for practice; developing mutual working agreements; engaging, assessing and formulating goals; implementing interventions; monitoring and evaluating progress; and terminating services. Emphasizes integration of course content with field experience. One of the two foundation practice courses taken the first semester of the first year of field placement. Required course for students in the M.S.W. program.


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Term Class Number Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Session Schedule Enrollment Location Credits Grading Basis Notes
Fall 2024 11893 Hartford In Person Holle, Leah 701 Reg Mo 4:00pm‑6:30pm
7/20 3.00 Graded
Fall 2024 11894 Hartford Online Synchronous Sanchez-Villar, Lesly 702 Reg Tu 6:45pm‑9:15pm
14/20 No Room Required - Online 3.00 Graded
Fall 2024 11895 Hartford In Person Phillips, Jon 703 Reg We 9:05am‑11:35am
2/20 3.00 Graded
Fall 2024 11896 Hartford In Person Aguirre, Danitza 704 Reg We 4:00pm‑6:30pm
7/20 3.00 Graded
Fall 2024 11897 Hartford In Person Sanchez-Villar, Lesly 705 Reg We 6:45pm‑9:15pm
7/20 3.00 Graded Reserved for CT Adelante Cohort - Instructed in Spanish
Fall 2024 11898 Hartford In Person 706 Reg Th 12:30pm‑3:00pm
6/20 3.00 Graded
Fall 2024 11899 Hartford Online Synchronous 707 Reg Th 4:00pm‑6:30pm
9/20 No Room Required - Online 3.00 Graded
Fall 2024 11900 Hartford In Person 708 Reg Fr 3:30pm‑6:00pm
1/20 3.00 Graded