62 courses with the subject SOWK, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SOWK 133Introduction to Social Work3
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to introduce students to the human services professions with emphasis on social work as a profession. It explores the human service professions from historical, sociological, political, and economic viewpoints. Students spend a minimum of 20 hours in a social agency.
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The purpose of this course is to prepare individuals to understand the impact of culture, ethnicity, race, disabilities, ageism, and sexual orientation on society, as well as on their own professional interactions.
SOWK 133 , SOCI 100 , or permission of the instructor.
SOWK 134Social Work & Human Diversity3
(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The purpose of this course is to prepare individuals to understand the impact of cu Prerequisite(s): SOWK 133 , SOCI 100 , or permission of the instructor.
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course examines social welfare legislation and policy. Students spend a minimum of 20 hours in a social agency.
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course examines the dynamics of families experiencing major dysfunctions related to poverty, violence, the effects of deviant family members, and the social programs and policies relating to these problem areas. This course will enhance the student’s social work practice with families by increasing understanding of dysfunctional effects of these problems on the family system and its individual members and the relationship of policies and programs to the enhancement or deterioration of family life.
(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course examines the dynamics of families experiencing major dysfunctions related to poverty, violence, the effects of devian
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is a study of the social areas commonly defined as communities, and analyses of the social processes that occur within their boundaries. Community organization skills are taught as a vehicle to address social ills.
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This is a topical seminar focusing on commonly shared experiences of American Blacks in selected social institutions.
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the effective dimensions present in the helping process and an opportunity to learn and practice the skills.
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of sociological and psychological explanation relative to the causes and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents, probation and treatment of juveniles within the criminal justice system.
SOWK 310Human Behavior in the Social Environment I3
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This sequential course is a study of how biological, psychological, social and cultural dimensions of human behavior impinge upon every stage of the life cycle from infancy through adolescence. Knowledge is provided for the assessment of the development and behavior of families, groups, organizations, and communities.
SOWK 315Human Behavior in the Social Environment II3
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) HBSE II builds upon content presented in SOWK 310 (HBSE I). Presents social systems theories, psychosocial theories, and developmental theories to examine why people behave as they do and to apply this knowledge to generalist social work practice across the later-half of the life span. This second course in the HBSE sequence explores the impact of socio-cultural, socio-historical, socio-political, and economic forces on individuals and social systems, and utilizes a diversity perspective to evaluate the effects of culture, social class, race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. This course also introduces the students to macro issues within social work practice as adults interact with larger social systems.
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This three credit, upper division social work elective explores the status of women. It gives an historical look at women and the global perceptions of women, then focuses on women in the 20th & 21st centuries, in the U.S. The status of women is explored through the lenses of feminism with special emphasis on the impoverishment of women.
When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Selected topics in social welfare are extensively studied a Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and “B” average.
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course provides students with a basis for understanding research methods and its association with social work and the scientific research process. It is the foundation for students’ understanding of the process by which research informs social work practice and social work practice informs research.
SOWK 133 , SOWK 134 , SOWK 310 , SOWK 315 , MATH 101 , and ENGL 100 . This course is for social work majors only.
SOWK 330Social Work and Research Methods3
(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course provides students with a basis for understanding research methods and its association with Prerequisite(s): SOWK 133 , SOWK 134 , SOWK 310 , SOWK 315 , MATH 101 , and ENGL 100 . This course is f
SOWK 350Introduction to International Social Work3
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course examines international social work, its definition, history, theoretical perspectives, skills, ethical guidelines and the variety of settings and populations served The topics explored are covered via video conferencing.
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course examines global issues and the strategies used to assess and intervene in social issues from a social work framework. The topics explored are covered via video conferencing.
Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to develop cognitive skills as they relate to the history and development of child welfare. Students will review needs of children and evaluate the extent to which parents/society are able to meet their needs.
Only Sociology/Social Work Majors and consent of the instructor.
SOWK 390Independent Study3
(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course includes independent research in a delineated area of social welfare. Prerequisite(s): Only Sociology/Social Work Majors and consent of the instructor.
When Offered: F, S, SS 5 Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 16 Lab Hour(s) This course includes the selection of a community problem, stu Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Extensive library research in selected areas of social welf Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and “B” average.
When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to introduce the student to the rapidly developing field of fam
Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to reinforce the knowledge and develop the skills essential for generalist social work practice. Various methods are offered for developing intervention skills with individuals, families and small groups in a variety of settings.
Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is a continuation of skill development. Emphasis is placed on social work intervention in larger systems (organizations, groups and communities). Attention is given to further understanding the dynamic relationship between people and their environment, the conflicting issues in social work practice, and the impact of various settings on practice.
When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is an examination of philosophies and institutional systems that impact on child wel
Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 16 Lab Hour(s) In this practicum, student will apply course-based knowledge and skills by working in a social service setting. A total of 220 internship hours are required.
Credit(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The first of a two-semester sequence, provides the forum for students to discuss their implementation of basic social work skills and interventions in their field practicum settings. Students will examine their personal values, as well as conflicting values and ethical dilemmas regarding the populations with whom they practice. Students are expected to develop skills that are essential to the micro level of social work practice.
(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The first of a two-semester sequence, provides the forum for students to discuss their implementation of basic social work sk Prerequisite(s): SOWK 133 , SOWK 134 , SOWK 230 , SOWK 285 , SOWK 310 and SOWK 315 . Corequisite(s): SOWK 424 .
Credit(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The second of a two-semester sequence, provides the forum for students to continue discussing their implementation of generalist social work skills and interventions. Students are encouraged to share a range of learning, experiences encountered in different work settings as they continue to examine and evaluate their professionalism. Students are expected to develop skills and proficiencies that are essential to the micro level of social work practice.
Credit(s) 4 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course includes research and discussion of professional and field issues related to careers in sociology and social work.
Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 16 Lab Hour(s) In this second sequential practicum, students will build on their generalist foundational knowledge and skills by working in a social service setting providing direct intervention to populations-at-risk, carrying professional level caseloads. A total of 220 internship hours are required.
