15 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 205Introduction to Human Services3
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of social welfare by providing a historical and conceptual framework and a working knowledge of the social welfare system and contemporary trends. Consideration will be given to the relationship between the profession of social work within the broad field of social welfare with emphasis upon changing needs, expectations, future trends, and developments. It also addresses fundamentals and interrelatedness of social legislation, social programs, social services, and the professional delivery of social welfare services. Core I and II. (Fall, Spring and Summer)
This course reviews the various services offered by agencies concerned with the health and welfare of children and their families. It covers the processes of foster care, adoption, and aid to dependent children as well as child caring institutions, day care, and homemaker services. (Fall, Summer)
This course provides students with an overview of social work practice in correctional settings. It seeks to provide students with an opportunity to evaluate several programs within the area of correction in terms of purpose, limitations, and success versus failure. (Fall)
This course will examine the aging process of the individual, the family, and society. Emphasis is placed on the physical, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging. An interdisciplinary approach is used in dealing with these aspects to enhance and enrich students’ understanding of the life process. Topics include African American elderly, nursing homes, and the long-term care industry. (Spring, Summer)
SOWK 311Social Work in the African American Community3
This course is a course designed to analyze the role of African Americans in the development of social welfare in this country and to examine the effects therein. The social problems of African Americans from an Afrocentric perspective will be identified. The means developed and utilized by African Americans to adapt and adjust to their community and the larger society are discussed. Similarities and differences of the practical application of social work theories are discussed comparing the African American community with other ethnic communities. (Spring, Summer)
This course provides general orientation to the field of social policy and illustrates the interrelatedness of practice and analysis. It will provide an operational understanding of social welfare programs, of legislative planning, and of the forces that shape the provision of services. Some attention will be given to the formulation of policy and to the tools used for implementation and evaluation. An analysis of legislative decisions concerning social welfare issues will be examined. Prerequisite:
SOWK 321Human Behavior and the Social Environment I3
This course is designed to identify, discuss and analyze social, cultural, biological, and psychological factors that affect social functioning to develop a broad knowledge base necessary for subsequent skill development. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. (Fall, Spring)
SOWK 322Human Behavior and the Social Environment II3
This course is a continuation of Human Behavior and the Social Environment I. This course focuses on two specific areas, selected major problems encountered in adulthood and threats to persons and the environment, i.e., racism, sexism, classism, and ageism. Prerequisite: SOWK 321. (Fall, Spring)
This course builds on content taught in the previous two courses. It specifically examines informal and formal structures that shape gender-related roles. It prepares the student to analyze the contributions to the gender-related oppression those structures have played. Particular attention is given to gender-related issues in the African American community. Prerequisites: SOWK 205, SOWK 321 and SOWK 322. (Spring) (Formerly SOWK 323)
This course is designed to provide students with generalist level knowledge, skills and a values framework for providing a wide range of services that link people and agencies with resources, services and opportunities. Students are also exposed to social work practice firsthand through fifty (50) hours of supervised observation at a social services agency. Prerequisites: SOWK 205 and
This course is a continuation of Social Work Methods I. This course promotes the effective utilization of service providing systems through the use of resources, services, and opportunities. It will assist students in understanding the bureaucratic structure in which agencies exist. Emphasis will be on the change process with groups, communities, organizations, and larger collectives. Prerequisite: SOWK 350. (Spring)
This course includes the specialized instruction and supervised practice within a social agency that renders service to individuals, groups, and communities which is required of all social work majors. It is offered in both the concurrent and block placement models. In the block placement model, the student enrolls in the practicum for one semester, spending at least 32 hours per week for 12 1/2 weeks for a minimum of 400 hours in an agency. The block placement model is recommended for full time students. The concurrent placement model requires enrollment during fall and spring terms. Students must spend at least 16 hours a week for 25 weeks for a minimum of 400 hours in an agency. The concurrent placement model is recommended for part-time students. Prerequisites: All Core I and II requirements, all other SOWK foundation course requirements, and all support course requirements. (Fall and Spring)
This course is intended to provide flexibility in selection of content utilizing resources and programs not regularly available. Student’s record will indicate specific content covered in this course.
This course is designed to provide students a basis for engaging in independent research by surveying literature relevant to the social sciences in general and to the student’s major discipline. Students will participate in a multidisciplinary seminar, with writing and technology workshops, and have individual research tutorials with mentors. In addition, students will enhance their present skills in the areas of critical thinking, problem solving, analytical thinking, summarization, communication, value clarification and practical application. This process will result in a major research project, paper, and formal oral presentation. Individual research topics will be determined by mutual agreement of the student, course instructor and faculty mentor. Prerequisites: Completion of all Social Work major required courses. Also, the following courses are required as a prerequisite before taking Capstone: English 111, 112, SOCI 384 and SOCI 362. (Fall, Spring)
