25 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 210Introduction to Social Work – An introduction to the
profession of social work and an overview of the professional knowledge, skills, and values necessary for generalist social work practice. The student is introduced to the historical evolution of social work, the history of social welfare, the various fields of social work practice, and general systems theory. Offered fall term each year. Three credit hours. undergraduate course descriptions 169
The following general education requirement is fulfilled in the minor: 3 hours of social learning if including POLS 120 or SOWK 211 in course selection Total number of required hours: 18 milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
The following general education requirements are fulfilled in the major: 8 hours of laboratory science 3 hours of mathematics 3 hours of social learning (if fulfilling the diverse cultures/global societies requirement with GEOG 202M, PSYC 356, SOCL 210, or SOWK 230) Total number of required hours: 56 milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
SOWK 295Seminar – A seminar designed to promote lectures
discussion, research, and writing at an introductory level in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.
SOWK 310Human Behavior in the Social Environment I – A study
of human behavior from a person-in-environment perspective. The course is designed to help the student recognize the unique challenges confronting individuals and families at both the micro and macro levels. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the relationship between the individual and various systems impacting the individual including the social, psychological, and spiritual-cultural systems. Adaptive strategies that people employ to cope with adversity will be examined. Examination of a strength-based, problem-solving approach, which constitutes the assessment phase of generalist practice at the micro level, will be emphasized as well. This course will consider the life development stages from birth through adolescence. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.
SOWK 330Healing Effects of Nature - A course in which students
learn and experience the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of nature. Nature Therapy is a postmodern experiential approach based on the integration of elements from art and drama therapy, Gestalt, narrative, eco‐ psychology, transpersonal psychology, adventure therapy, and body‐mind practices. Students of all abilities can participate fully. The course will consist of a combination of classroom time, field time engaged in nature, and one weekend retreat to be announced at registration. All field experiences must be discussed with the instructor in advance for approval, but a wide range of options exist, including but not limited to “forest bathing”, outdoor yoga, hiking, biking, and many more. For each hour of credit, 45 hours of field experience in nature is required. All credit options are expected to attend the weekend retreat. A course fee to cover the retreat will be assessed at registration. Offered fall term depending on interest. 1 to 3 semester hours. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
SOWK 335Outdoor Wellness and Learning - Using the National and
State Park systems as the learning environment, students will explore the history and reasons for the establishment of the Park systems and focus on aspects of their own wellness as well as the wellness of outdoor spaces. The course instructors will look at the Parks through a creation/Creator lens, assessing the benefits and costs associated with the use and sustainment of the Park systems as well as the role of the parks in promoting well- being. Students will be challenged personally to build skills such as perseverance, resilience, and people-skills such as communication and cooperation with others different from themselves. Students will experience a camping trip, featuring time at a National and State Park; one-week minimum time camping required for all offerings. The camping trip will occur in the semester in which the student is enrolled. An additional fee is assessed at time of registration. Offered spring term or May Term. One or three semester hours.
SOWK 340Child and Family Welfare - This course will explore the
complexities of child and family well-being. Beginning with historical perspective of welfare leading to the multitude of issues that arise for families in modern culture. Students in this course will seek to understand the complex nature of the issues and explore policy perspective and the effects on individual children and families. Offered fall term even years. Three semester hours.
SOWK 360Community Development – A course devoted to the
principles of community development to build assets that increase the capacity of residents to improve their quality of life. Such assets include several different forms of community capital: physical, human, social, financial, political, cultural, and environmental. Strategies will address community development in local, national, and international settings. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours.
SOWK 370Social and Public Policy – A course that presents historical
and contemporary theories and analyses of U.S. policies in the public and social arenas. Students will recognize the historical and cultural influences that affect policy as well as learn to research, analyze, and advocate for policies that advance social, economic, and environmental justice. Topics include social welfare, immigration, health care, prison system, and education. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours.
SOWK 391Field Practicum – An introductory experience in an agency
serving individuals, families, and/or communities. Students are supervised by the course instructor and a field instructor and receive feedback on the Social Work Education Competencies. SOWK 391 is to be arranged with the Field Education Director prior to beginning the field experience. A minimum of 135 hours of supervised experience is required. The course is structured for social work majors and minors. Prerequisite: SOWK 210. Offered every term. Three semester hours.
Study Abroad, Internship, or Language (6 hrs) Choose six additional hours from a study abroad program, an international internship, or 300-400 level language classes (6 hours) At least four courses in the major must be at the 300-400 level The following general education requirement is fulfilled in the major: 3 hours of social learning (ECON 201) Total number of required hours: 36 In addition to courses in the major, students must complete the General Education Requirements for a bachelor of arts degree as described on pages 59-60. To earn a bachelor’s degree, a student must complete 128 semester hours in courses with course numbers at the 100 level or above. The BA degree requires foreign language through the intermediate level.
SOWK 420Generalist Social Work Practice: Micro and Mezzo3
Approach - A course which focuses on the integration of theory, methods, and skills of social work as they relate to individual, family, and group practice. This course explores an in-depth understanding of social work theories while emphasizing interviewing, communication, and various problem solving approaches. A connection will be made between the historical roots of social work and modern-day social work practice. Exploration of theories and practice will be considered seeking to serve a diverse population. Offered fall term odd years.
SOWK 450AField Seminar I - A course which offers students enrolled
in SOWK 491A (Generalist Practice in Social Work II) the opportunity to gather as a group for regular debriefings, reviews, and discussions of situations encountered in the field. In addition, students will address other topics relevant to Social Work professional practice. Co-requisite: SOWK 491A. Offered every term. One semester hour.
SOWK 450BField Seminar II - A course which offers students enrolled
in SOWK 491B (Generalist Practice in Social Work II) the opportunity to gather as a group for regular debriefings, reviews, and discussions of situations encountered in the field. In addition, students will address other topics relevant to Social Work professional practice. Co-requisite: SOWK 491B. Offered every term. One semester hour.
SOWK 491ASenior Field Practicum I - An intermediate experience in
an agency serving individuals, families, and/or communities. Students are supervised by the course instructor and a field instructor and receive feedback on the Social Work Education Competencies. SOWK 491A is to be arranged with the Field Education Director prior to beginning the field experience. A minimum of 135 hours of supervised experience is required. The course is structured for students majoring in Social Work. Offered every term. Three semester hours.
In addition to the core courses above, the student selects three courses chosen from at least two different disciplines below (9 hrs): Business Administration (BADM 250, 301, and/or 481) Criminology/Criminal Justice (any course chosen in consultation with advisor) Legal Studies/Political Science (LS 330 and/or POLS 203) Psychology (any course chosen in consultation with advisor) Social Work (any course chosen in consultation with advisor) Sociology (any course chosen in consultation with advisor) Students completing the major must demonstrate computer competency. The following general education requirements are fulfilled in the major: 3 hours of mathematics (MATH 213) 3 hours of social learning (SOWK 211) Total number of required hours: 56 BSW students may choose to complete a second major from within the Social Learning area (Criminology/Criminal Justice, International Studies, Political Science, or Psychology). In addition to courses in the major (and minor, if applicable), students must complete the General Education Requirements for the bachelor of social work degree as described on pages 59-60. To earn a bachelor’s degree, a student must complete 128 semester hours in courses with course numbers at the 100 level or above.
SOWK 495Seminar – A seminar designed to promote in-depth
discussion, independent research, and writing at an advanced level in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
SOWK 499AMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course in
which students craft a research proposal, prepare a literature review, and outline the methods by which they plan to conduct research. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
SOWK 499BMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course in
which students complete their research in a manner consistent with practices in their discipline and submit a written draft of their findings to their mentor. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
