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34 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 287Introduction to Social Work3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 288Human Rights and Social Progress3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 301Workshops in Social Work0-3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 302Workshops in Social Work1-3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 305Social Work Research Methods3

Prerequisites: MATH 220 or SOCI 231; Minimum grade of "C" in SOWK 287 and SOWK 288.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 314Rural Health: An Interprofessional Approach3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 317Skills for Generalist Social Work3

Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in SOWK 287 and SOWK 288 or permission of the department. Corequisites: SOWK 320 and junior standing.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 320Human Behavior in the Social Environment3

Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 160, and minimum grades of "C" in SOWK 287 and SOWK 288; and one of SOCI 101 or SOCI 110 or SOCI 140; and one of AAAD 200, ANTH 195, GEOG 200, GEOG 280, SOCI 336, SOCI 354 or WGSS 200. Corequisites: SOWK 317.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 325Parent-Child Relationships Across the Lifespan3

Prerequisites: SOWK 287 and SOWK 288.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 327Substance Use Interventions3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 332Community Mental Health Practice3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 335Social Policy3

Prerequisites: POSC 302 or POSC 225; Minimum grade of "C" in SOWK 287 and SOWK 288.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 338Issues and Policies in Family Services3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 340Violence in Families3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 342Child Welfare Services3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 347Issues Affecting LGBTQIAP+ Individuals and Their Families3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 362Social Work with Immigrants and Refugees3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 372Programs and Services for Older Adults3

Prerequisites: GERN 280/SOCI 280.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 375Grant Writing for Agencies3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 386Youth Empowerment Strategies (YES)3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 387Working with Adolescents3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 450Palliative and Hospice Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 465Social Work Practice in Mezzo Systems3

Prerequisites: Social work majors with senior standing and minimum grades of "C" in SOWK 305, SOWK 317, SOWK 320 and SOWK 335. Corequisites: IPE 415, SOWK 466, SOWK 467 and SOWK 493.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 466Social Work Practice in Micro Systems3

Prerequisites: Social work major with senior standing and minimum grades of "C" in SOWK 305, SOWK 317, SOWK 320 and SOWK 335. Corequisites: IPE 415, SOWK 465, SOWK 467 and SOWK 493 .

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 467Social Work Practice in Macro Systems3

Prerequisites: Social work major with senior standing and minimum grades of "C" in SOWK 305, SOWK 317, SOWK 320 and SOWK 335. Corequisites: IPE 415, SOWK 465, SOWK 466 and SOWK 493.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 481Social Work Field Practicum I6

Prerequisites: Social work majors with senior standing. Minimum grade of "C" in SOWK 465, SOWK 466, SOWK 467 and SOWK 493. Corequisites: SOWK 482 and SOWK 494.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 482Social Work Field Practicum II6

Prerequisites: Social work majors with senior standing. Corequisites: SOWK 481 and SOWK 494.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 487Special Topics3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated for credit.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 490Special Studies in Social Work1-3

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated for credit.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 493Professional Forum I: Preparation for Field1

Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in SOWK 305, SOWK 317, SOWK 320 and SOWK 335; admission to the social work program; completion of 50 pre-field service hours; senior standing. Corequisites: SOWK 465, SOWK 466 and SOWK 467.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 494Professional Forum II: Transition to Professional Practice3

Prerequisites: Social work majors with senior standing and minimum grades of "C" in SOWK 465, SOWK 466, SOWK 467, and SOWK 493. Corequisites: SOWK 481 and SOWK 482.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 499AHonors1

Prerequisites: Social Work Majors only.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 499BHonors3

Prerequisites: Social Work Majors only.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

SOWK 499CHonors2

Prerequisites: Social Work Majors only.

Subject: SOWK
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

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