SOWK 1001Intellectual Community in Social Work
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2017-2018
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
University of Wyoming · Courses
SOWK
64 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 1002Intellectual Community: The Social Work Profession
University Studies 2003
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2017-2018
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 1900Women and Leadership
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2017-2018
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 2000Introduction to Social Work
with a C or higher and have at least 60 credit hours at UW or transferrable to UW. Required courses after admission into POLS 1000 - American and Wyoming the Social Work program Government (Meets U.S. & Wyoming
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 2050Women and Leadership3
Students examine theoretical, historical, and cultural aspects of leadership, grassroots women's leadership, values in leadership, gender differences in leadership styles, and practica applications of leadership skills through oral communication and information literacy. Individual and collaborative work is expected. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- one course in women's studies. Cross Listed: AMST 2050 .
SOWK 3530Human Behavior and the Social Constitution USP requirement)
Environment I PSYC 1000 - General Psychology (Meets 3 out
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 3540Human Behavior and Social ofof Human Culture USP requirement)6
Environment II SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles (Meets 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 6
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 3630Generalist Social Work Practice out ofof Human Culture USP6
I, Individual and Families requirement) SOWK 3640 - Generalist Social Work Practice STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics II, Groups or STAT 2070 Introductory Statistics for the
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 6
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 3640Generalist Social Work Practice3
f II, Groups Focuses on group work within the generalist social work perspective, covering theoretical perspectives, ethics and values, and problem-solving skills applied to task and treatment groups. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- SOWK 3630 and SOWK 3530 with a C or better and admitted major status.
SOWK 3645Ethical Social Work Practice3
l Focuses on the ethical principles that undergird the practice of social work, addresses how to practice ethically, and explores the process of ethical decision-making. Social work practice with various client systems will be considered, as well as practice in varied settings. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 3650Generalist Social Work Practice3
III; Communities and Organizations Teaches engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation with organizations, communities and institutions within the generalist social work perspective. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- SOWK 3630 with a C or better; SOWK 3540 pre or concurrent; admitted social work major status.
SOWK 4020Max Credit1-6
H - - Human Culture (1) (U5H) SOWK 4570 Approved coursework does not include courses taken within the SOWK 5020 student's major department. AMST 3030 SPAN 4200 AMST 3260 THEA 4200 AAST 3933 THEA 4330 THEA 4930 AAST 4075 UWYO 3600 AGEC 1010 UWYO 4101 AGEC 1020 WIND 4020 AGEC 3860 [Inactive] WIND 4200 AGEC 4600 WIND 4300 AMST 2010 ZOO 4100 AMST 4075 ZOO 4101 AMST 4430 AMST 4555 1388
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 4060People, Places, and Social Work their social work pra3
This course explores the dynamic relationship between people and the places they live, work, and connect. Students will examine how the environments in which they live, work, and form relationships shape practice. Core social work professional values and ethics are integrated throughout the course. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- admitted social work major status.
SOWK 4083Social Work and Health Care3
Identifies and addresses social work issues related to health, such as medical social work, public heatlh, and health promotion. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- Any admitted BSW/MSW student; OR permission of instructor, junior standing, and completion of a USP-COM2 course. Priority given to admitted social work students.
SOWK 4084Substance Use and Addictions3
Examines substance use, addictions, and social work's role in varied practice settings. Issues explored include systemic and medical considerations in substance use/abuse, social and familial challenges, as well as social work values and ethics, and concern for populations-at-risk. Dual listed with SOWK 5084. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- Any admitted BSW student; OR consent of instructor and junior standing with completion of USP-COM2 course Dual Listed: SOWK 5084
SOWK 4480Introduction to Aging Services3
Surveys issues in aging and social work's role, status and function in the field of gerontology. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- SOWK 2000 or consent of instructor.
SOWK 4550Child Welfare Services3
Examines issues of child and family welfare in the context of national, state, and local policy and practice. Social and economic justice are examined as they relate to interventions with children and families. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- SOWK 2000 ; SOWK 3530 . Dual Listed: SOWK 5550 . Former Course Number: [3550]
SOWK 4560Social Work Research3
Introduces social work research and practice evaluation. Prepares students to use research in practice. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- r status.
SOWK 4570Research-Informed Practice
(Meets Communication III USP requirement)
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 4780Seminar19
Consideration of special topics of current interest in social work. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours credit when the seminar topic is different. Max Credit: 9
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 19
- Credits (max)
- 19
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours credit when the seminar topic is different.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- advanced major status; or consent of instructor and junior standing for non-social work majors.
SOWK 4850Human Rights, Social Justice3
and Social Policy Examines human rights, social welfare policy, and social, political and economic justice, as well as systems that oppress and create injustice, both in the US and internationally. A focus of the course will be the analysis of social welfare policy as it affects social justice issues. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- SOWK 4060 and admitted social work major status
SOWK 4881International Social Welfare and
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 4980Independent Study13
Consideration of topics of current social work interest in consultation with a member of the faculty. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 13
- Credits (max)
- 13
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- advanced major status and consent of instructor. 1348
SOWK 4990Social Work Practicum (5
each semester of final year). For full details of the BSW field practicum, view the Division of Social Work page.
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 5
- Credits (max)
- 5
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 4991BSW Field Seminar I2
Develops and supports student integration of classroom and field practicum experiences in a final demonstration of competencies for the beginning practitioner. This course is taken in Fall, concurrent with SOWK 4990 , Field Practicum. Max Credit: 2
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- concurrent enrollment in SOWK 4990 .
SOWK 4992BSW Field Seminar II6
Social Work electives (selected with advisor consultation)
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 6
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5000Topics: Social Work1-3
Various advanced topics in social work will be presented. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours when offered for different topics. Max Credit: (Max. 15)
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours when offered for different topics.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- bachelor's degree; 18 hours in socio/behavioral sciences preferred.
SOWK 5020Disability Studies Theory and
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5081Assessment and the DSM3
Through a psychiatric social work lens students will become familiar with the process of conducting a diagnostic interview, writing psychiatric assessment including a mental status exam and formulating a diagnosis using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This course assumes some knowledge of mental health and mental illness. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- graduate standing.
SOWK 5084Substance Use and Addictions3
Examines substance use, addictions, and social work's role in varied practice settings. Issues explored include systemic and medical considerations in substance use/abuse, social and familial challenges, as well as social work values and ethics, and concern for populations-at-risk. Dual listed with SOWK 4084. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- Any admitted MSW student; OR consent of instructor and graduate standing. Dual Listed: SOWK 4084
SOWK 5100Principles and Philosophy of
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5115Social Welfare Policy: Human3
Rights and Social Justice Examines human rights and social and economic justice from a social work perspective, as well as systems that oppress and create injustice in the US and internationally. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- admission to the MSW program.
SOWK 5120MSW Foundation Field Seminar
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5121MSW Foundation Field Seminar
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5200Human Beh & Soc Environmt I3
A theoretical examination of human behavior and the social environment, focusing on individuals, families and small groups in the context of human life cycle development. Emphasizes issues of human diversity and social and economic justice in the context of the environment. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- SOWK 5100 and admission into the MSW program. 1349
SOWK 5210Human Behavior and the Social
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5300SW Generalist Practice I3
Immerses beginning students into critical social work theory and social justice practice from a strengths-based persepctive, emphsaizing diversity/ethics/values/knowledge relative to client and human service setting in a frontier state, emphasizing a system's framework. Requires beginning mastery of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evalaution. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- Admission into the MSW program.
SOWK 5310Generalist Social Work Practice
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5400Social Work Generalist
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5450Field Practicum I3
Provides the opportunity for students to learn through experience the skills of entry-level generalist social work practice. The course consists of supervised practice, in a community service agency, of social work knowledge, values and skills learned in the classroom. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- Students must have completed, or be concurrently enrolled in, SOWK 5100 , SOWK 5200 , SOWK 5300 , and SOWK 5400 .
SOWK 5460Field Practicum II5
Provides the opportunity for students to learn through experience the skills of entry-level generalist social work practice. Consists of supervised practice, in a community service agency, of social work knowledge, values and skills learned in the classroom.
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 5
- Credits (max)
- 5
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- SOWK 5450. Max Credit: 5 Prerequisite: SOWK 5450
SOWK 5495Social Work Research and
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5499Advanced Generalist Social
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5500Advanced Policy: Advocacy and
329
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5550Child Welfare Services3
Examines issues of child and family welfare in the context of national, state, and local policy and practice. Social and economic justice are examined as they relate to interventions with children and families. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- admission to advanced standing or SOWK 5100 and SOWK 5200 . Dual Listed: SOWK 4550 .
SOWK 5600Advanced Generalist Practice3
Advanced applications of generalist problem-solving theories and skills in working with individuals and groups in the context of their environment. Issues of ethics, rural practice, diversity, and evaluations of practice addressed throughout the course. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- SOWK 5300 and SOWK 5310 or advanced standing.
SOWK 5700Advanced Theories and Practice
with Children and Families
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5705Adv Generalist Practice: Groups3
This course builds on students' generalist practice knowledge by enhancing their conceptual base and practice skills of social group work, encompassing the continuum from treatment to task oriented groups. The course content highlights the strengths oriented values of social group work and its potential for mutual aid and empowerment. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- SOWK 5300 and SOWK 5310 or advanced standing.
SOWK 5720Leadership Prac in Comm &
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5750Applied Research: Practice
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5755MSW Portfolio1
Students complete a non-thesis MSW Portfolio of quality, working with a committee structure. Must complete a minimum of two credit hours of 5755.
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- MSW Advanced Generalist enrollment. Max Credit: 2 Prerequisite: MSW Advanced Generalist enrollment. Cross Listed: On campus and outreach sections of course will be cross listed. Dual Listed:
SOWK 5795Rural Health Care Seminar3
Examines social work and rural health and medical care for individuals, families and larger systems through policy, practice, and research. Includes a focus on the health and health care of older adults. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- consent of instructor, graduate standing, participation in WYO d HealthCARE Inter-disciplinary rural training grant.
SOWK 5800Advanced Seminar in Social
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5810Working with Children and3
Families in the Schools Enhances knowledge, skills, and values of the generalist social worker serving children of diverse backgrounds and their families in the school and its environment, preparing the social worker for a leadership role in a rural school setting. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- graduate standing.
SOWK 5820School Social Work1
Builds on the skills developed in SOWK 5810, advancing the knowledge, values and skills necessary for school social work. Students integrate observations of school social work settings with theory and practice, and personal evaluation, within this seminar. Public school law and policy are highlighted. Max Credit: 1
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- successful completion of SOWK 5810 .
SOWK 5850Advanced Field Practicum2-10
Provides advanced generalist social work practice experience in a community human service organization. Emphasizes core competencies and advanced generalist practice behaviors in social work ethics, values, theory, skills, practice and research in relation to social work with individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities. Max Credit: (Max. 10) Prerequisite:
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 10
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5855MSW Advanced Field Seminar I1
Supports the advanced year MSW student's experience in the field practicum. This course is taken concurrently with SOWK 5850 . Max Credit: 1
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- taken concurrently with SOWK 5850 .
SOWK 5856MSW Advanced Field Seminar II1-8
Supports the advanced year MSW student's experience in the field practicum. To be taken concurrently with SOWK 5850 , spring semester. Max Credit: (Max. 8)
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 8
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- 1351
SOWK 5881International Social Welfare and
- Subject
- SOWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5887American Indian Health3
Studies the impact of federal policy on development of American Indian Health programs and the current status of American Indian health. Max Credit: 3
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- admission into graduate program.
SOWK 5920Continuing Registration: On1-2
Campus Max Credit: (Max. 16)
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- advanced degree candidacy.
SOWK 5940Continuing Registration: Off1-2
Campus Max Credit: (Max. 16)
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- advanced degree candidacy.
SOWK 5960Thesis Research (4
required total) TOTAL: 38-40 Credits
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
SOWK 5975Independent Study1-3
In-depth exploration of a social work topic in consultation with social work faculty member. Max Credit: (Max. 3)
- Subject
- SOWK
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
- Prerequisite
- consent of instructor. Sociology SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles Provides a survey of the discipline and foundation for other sociology courses. Explores major areas of interest - ranging from small groups and families to bureaucracies and social movements. Introduces significant concepts and theories, along with tools of social research. Gives attention to contemporary American society, as well as comparative and historical material. Credits: 3 Max Credit: 3 USP 2003-2014 Code: U3CS USP 2015 Code: U5H
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