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14 courses with the subject SWK, 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.

SWK 106Food Benefits3

* Special Topics course at EKU; different section numbers indicate different topic content.

Subject: SWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 106U(3 credit hours)

Introduction to Social Justice This class is an introduction to foundational concepts and ethical concerns in social justice studies. Course that promotes critical thinking, multiple perspectives, and a sense of personal responsibility in the local and global community. This course is the first in the sequence for the social justice minor. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours) Attributes: AH - Arts and Humanities, University Course (Northern Kentucky University) Components: LEC: Lecture University Course: Northern Kentucky University

Subject: SWK
Type: course
Edition: 0244
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 120Group Preparation and Selection for Foster and Adoptive Parents2

Title: 2

Subject: SWK
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 121Child Sexual Abuse for Foster and Adoptive Parents2

Eastern Kentucky University Courses:

Subject: SWK
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 124(3 credit hours)

Introduction to Social Work Introduces social welfare concepts and philosophies. Examines the profession of social work and its philosophy and value commitments within social welfare. Covers public and private service delivery systems. (Recommended for students pursuing university social work programs). Requires completion of service project. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: SB - Social Behavior Science Components: LEC: Lecture

Subject: SWK
Type: course
Edition: 0244
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 180(3 credit hours)

Introduction to Gerontology The major biological, psychological, and sociological issues facing America's aging population are examined. Attention is also focused on the resources available to meet needs of older Americans. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture

Subject: SWK
Type: course
Edition: 0244
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 220(3 credit hours)

Effective Client Relations in Human Services Examines how individual backgrounds, values, and life experiences influence communication and service delivery in human services. Emphasizes self-awareness, professional ethics, and effective interpersonal strategies for building trust and understanding with clients from a range of life circumstances. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture

Subject: SWK
Type: course
Edition: 0244
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 222(3 credit hours)

Development of Social Welfare Includes cultural traditions, value orientations, and political and economic forces which have contributed to the emergence of present social welfare policies and systems in the United States. (Required of social work majors and open to all others.) Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture

Subject: SWK
Type: course
Edition: 0244
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 255(3 credit hours)

Introduction to Addictions Provides an overview of approaches to understanding addictions with emphasis on the bio-psycho-social model. Analyzes the etiology, progression, and processes involved in change. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: PSY 100 or PY 110 or consent of instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture

Subject: SWK
Type: course
Edition: 0244
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 260(3 credit hours)

Crisis Intervention Explains crisis intervention theory, suicide prevention, and risk assessment techniques. Covers risk assessment protocols, crisis triage, de-escalation, and referral. Introduces clinical, ethical, and legal aspects. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: PSY 100 or PY 110 or permission from instructor. Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture

Subject: SWK
Type: course
Edition: 0244
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 269(3 credit hours)

Social Work in the Juvenile Justice System The history, nature, and extent of juvenile delinquency are studied including an examination of trends and methods of treatment in contemporary society. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture

Subject: SWK
Type: course
Edition: 0244
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 275(3 credit hours)

The Family Covers the nature and structure of family systems and examination of major family issues. Includes discussion in patterns of family interaction with attention paid to resources designed to meet family needs. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: SB - Social Behavior Science Components: LEC: Lecture

Subject: SWK
Type: course
Edition: 0244
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 276(3 credit hours)

Criminology The history, nature, and extent of crime are studied, including trends and theories of crime, philosophies and forms of punishment, as well as methods of treatment. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture

Subject: SWK
Type: course
Edition: 0244
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

SWK 281(3 credit hours)

Psychology of Aging A study of the aging process with emphasis on the needs, roles, and attitudes of seniors in our society. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture

Subject: SWK
Type: course
Edition: 0244
Source: catalog.kctcs.edu

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