Courses-SOW

Social Work Courses

SOW-4000: Introduction to Social Welfare - 3 hours
An orientation to the field of social welfare and the profession of social work, with emphasis on the service role of the social worker. Overview of the historical and philosophical perspectives of the profession, relevant social issues, and current trends in service. Field trips.

SOW-4100: Ethical Issues in the Helping Professions - 3 hours
An analysis of ethical, legal, and professional concerns in the human service field, with emphasis on developing an ethical decision-making framework.

SOW-4200: Social Welfare Policies and Services - 3 hours
Identification, examination, and evaluation of social problems, welfare policies, and service delivery systems from several perspectives. Field trips may be required. Prerequisite: SOW-4000.

SOW-4310: Loss and Mourning - 3 hours
Examination of the various kinds of losses experienced over the course of the life cycle, considering the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions; grief reaction and the mourning process. Discussion of skills and strategies for counseling and support.

SOW-4400: Social Work Field Experience - 9 hours
Assigned in-field experience involving professional social work practice activities and responsibilities for a minimum of 420 clock hours. Prerequisite: SOW-4000.

SOW-4410: Child, Family and Community - 3 hours
Cross-listed with SOC-4410.

SOW-4905: Directed Research - 2 hours
Design, implementation, and completion of student research project. Faculty mentoring required. Participation in seminar meetings required. Prerequisite: SOC-4700.

SOW-4910: Social Work Practice Methods I - 3 hours
Introduction to social work practice; application of social work theories to intervention with individuals, families, groups, and the community. Prerequisite: SOW-4000.

SOW-4920: Social Work Practice Methods II - 3 hours
Skill-building in social work practice; examination of selected client populations and service delivery issues. Prerequisite: SOC-4100 or permission of instructor.