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13 courses with the subject SOW, 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.

SOW 201Introduction to Human Services & Counseling3

This orientation course studies the development of the human services worker in society. This course includes field trips to observe various human services agencies and the responsibilities of persons employed in these settings.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
SOW 220Human Services Administration3

This introduction to management in the human services field focuses on policy and procedural aspects of administration.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
SOW 201 Offered: Spring, even-numbered years
SOW 311Intervention Methods I3

Counseling techniques with individuals and families are studied.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 113 or SOC 211
SOW 312Marriage and Family3

This course is designed to aid young people in understanding the problems of courtship, preparation for marriage, and adjustment within the family. It covers such topics as the growth and personality development of the individual in the family; economic and social aspects of the modern American family; the factors influencing changes in family structure, functions, and stability; and the role of the family in American society.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 113
SOW 352Introduction to Gerontology3

This study of aging from a physical, social, and psychological perspective includes a survey of theories and research related to special problems of aging.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 113 and PSY 211
SOW 353Psychopharmacology3

This analysis of the effects of psychoactive prescription and non-prescription drugs on human behavior presents therapeutic and recreational uses of both licit and illicit drugs. Topics of study include introduction to psychopharmacology, the effects of medications on anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders, mood disorders, psychoses and substance-related disorders. Recreational use of psychoactive drugs and models of psychosocial treatment for substance-related disorders are also presented.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 113
SOW 360Multicultural Education3

This course covers theoretical and practical applications of multicultural issues to learning and teaching in education.Critical issues of self-assessments, case assessment, and considerations of multicultural impact in relation to teaching and learning will be analyzed and evaluated.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
SOW 400Research Methods & Advanced Statistics3

Introductory course work in elementary research design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of data, statistics, and preparation of research are presented.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 113 , MAT 231 or PSY 331
SOW 410Intervention Methods II / Group Counseling3

This course is a presentation of theory and techniques for group intervention.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 113 or SOC 211 and PSY 311
SOW 415Human Services Practicum I3

The student is placed in an agency that will provide the opportunity to integrate classroom knowledge with practical experience. The practicum is combined with regular on-campus conferencing. The practicum setting is determined by the student’s ultimate vocational aim. This course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 113 , PSY 211 , PSY 321 , PSY 351 , 25 GPA, Junior status and approval of instructor
SOW 430Senior Seminar (Social Science)3

The Behavioral Science capstone course is designed to bring closure to the major and provide students with the opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired through class discussions, class presentations, and a final written project. The expectation for the course is that students will synthesize material from previous behavioral science classes with new material presented in the Capstone course. Some of the topics covered include critical thinking; professional ethics; research and writing; career opportunities at the bachelor, master’s and doctoral levels; and the graduate school application process.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
PSY 113 , senior status or approval of seminar professor
SOW 498Psychology/Social Work Internship1-6

This course involves productive, contributing learning experiences in one or more off-campus settings. The student will complete a portfolio of activities and learning experiences approved by the supervisor in the setting. Applications for internships will be made at least six weeks before the end of the semester prior to the semester of internship.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Junior standing, a minimum grade point average of 25, and the approval of the program coordinator
SOW 499Selected Topics & Readings in Social Work3

Selected topics and readings are related to the student’s area of study.

Subject
SOW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.utsouthern.edu
Prerequisite
Senior classification and permission of the instructor

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