Please sign up for courses on the University of Denver website. If you have any specific questions about course topics, feel free to message my office, and a teaching staff member will respond as soon as possible. Below are a list of courses that I regularly teach.

4340: Leadership and Supervision

This course examines the application of leadership and supervision theory to practice settings in communities, organizations, and policy contexts. A focus is placed on leadership roles and an examination of leadership styles, with an emphasis on the skills of transformational leadership and supervision. A focus on team leadership and supervision, one-to-one supervision skills, managing conflict and personnel, and cross-cultural work will be addressed.

4430: Substance Use Interventions

There is widespread recognition that substance use is one of America’s most pressing social problems. Social workers increasingly find themselves attempting to help individuals and families resolve substance use problems, as well as directly or indirectly related issues. This course introduces students to current and emerging substance use treatment approaches and issues so they can conduct their practices from an informed perspective.

4003: Clinical Social Work Theory and Practice

This required internship gives foundation students the opportunity to integrate social work theory and practice for effective professional intervention at clinical and community levels. Pre- or co-requisites: SOWK 4001, 4020, 4132 & 4006, 4003, 4007.

4950: Field Placement

This required internship gives foundation students the opportunity to integrate social work theory and practice for effective professional intervention at clinical and community levels. Pre- or co-requisites: SOWK 4001, 4020, 4132 & 4006, 4003, 4007.

4730: Cognitive Behavioral Therapies

This course examines major cognitive approaches to social work practice, suggesting methods focusing on clients' problem-solving abilities, building on client strengths, targeting specific thought patterns that impede clients from reaching goals, and assessing outcomes in terms of changes in thinking and behavior. Theory is applied to individuals, families, and groups. Additionally, this course examines relevant research suggesting both indications and counter- indications of approaches.

This course will address the following Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (2022 EPAS) Competencies:

Competency 3: Advance Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice.

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate mastery of the following course outcomes:

1. Articulate the limitations of CBT in social work practice

2. Specify CBT interventions for individuals, families, and groups that are evidence informed and culturally responsive.

3. Analyze client behavior and cognitions using cognitive-behavioral theories.

4. Develop collaborative treatment goals that involve the client in the planning process,

ensuring that the goals are realistic, client-centered, and aligned with the client’s values and priorities.

5. Evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral approach applied to a defined clinical

issue or with a specific population.

6. Reflect on the challenges implementing culturally responsive CBT while working with clients and constituencies.

4413/4414: Virtual Field Experience

Please be advised that per the change In CSWE requirements, VFX is not enrolling new students after the fall 2024 quarter and will no longer be offered after winter 2024 quarter.