Prereq: none
Concepts and principles in the development of social welfare. This course includes a brief overview of the similarities, differences, and relationships between social welfare and social work. The student is required to engage in 40 clock hours of volunteer work in a social services agency. (Fall and Spring)
Prereq: none
Students are required to complete 40 hours of volunteer experience at a human service agency to apply basic theoretical material which was taught in introductory human service courses . This course is designed for students who transfer into social work from other campuses.
Prereq: SOWK 170
This course systematically examines social, biological, and psychological theories between individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations and integrates intervention skills between systems. (Fall and Spring)
Prereq: SOWK 170; Prereq. or concurrently with SOWK 185
Social policy development, the historical aspects, value assumptions, social-political-economic contexts, processes, and skills required for analysis are studied. (Fall and Spring)
Prereq: SOWK 276
This course focuses on relationships, values, and skills in social work practice and teaches general methodology from a problem-solving perspective. (Fall and Spring)
Prereq: SOWK 371
The course expands on the generic practice skills learned in SOWK 371 and focuses on the small group and the family . (Fall and Spring)
Prereq: SOWK 372
This course focuses on social work practice in the macro area. Includes administration, community organization, social planning, and program development. (Fall and Spring)
Prereq: SOWK 276 or permission of instructor
The common problems of the aged and their families are studied, knowledge of existing services is provided, and students are exposed to the initial theory and practice of delivering services to the aged in both the outpatient and inpatient setting . (Fall only)
Prereq: SOWK 276
An overview of the practice, theory, and skills needed for working in those programs providing financial assistance. Course will be given as demand indicates.
Prereq: SOWK 276
An overview of social work practice, theory, and skills for working within and with legal host agencies , and a brief examination of legal consequences of social work practice . (Spring only)
Prereq: SOWK 276
An overview of services provided by school social workers and the interrelationships with other student services. Course will be offered every other summer.
Prereq: SOWK 276
An overview of social work services provided in medical and other health care settings. The relationships to other professionals are explored in all health care settings. Students are introduced to the specific recommendations for practice in medical and other health care social services. Course will be offered every other summer.
Prereq: SOWK 276
The common problems of children and families needing services are studied. Knowledge of existing services is imparted, and students are exposed to the initial "how" of doing child welfare work . (Spring only
Prereq: SOWK 276
The course focuses on the development of generic, rural social work practice skills. These skills are emphasized to effectively deal with the problems of poverty, ill-health, housing, isolation, mental health, and aging. Course will be given once each year.
Prereq: All required social work courses must be completed with the exception of SOWK 373-Practice III, which can be taken prior to, concurrent with, or after SOWK 480-481, permission of the Field Coordinator
The complete practicum experience consists of 400 actual contact hours of supervised field experience in an approved social services agency, along with scheduled group seminar meetings with the Field Coordinator. The first 200 hours (SOWK 480) involves orientation to the agency, observing and learning the structure of the agency, and the integration of classroom content with practicum experiences. The second 200 hours (SOWK 481) involves actual hands on participation and students are expected to demonstrate a higher level of skills and an increased responsibility for their learning and performance. SOWK 480 and SOWK 481 are arranged through the Field Coordinator. (Fall and Spring)
Prereq: 6 hours of Social Work, permission of director
An in-depth study of contemporary social work practice issues. The project is supervised by the director. This course may be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
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