Social Work (SOCW)

SOCW 2361  Introduction to Social Work  
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)  

An introductory survey of the field of social work including the nature, function, and types of social work practice. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the history, terminology, scope, and values of the profession of social work.

SOCW 2362  Social Welfare as a Social Institution  
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)  

This course offers a historical and contemporary examination of legislation and resulting programs, policies, and services in the context of the social welfare system in the United States. Special attention is given to the political, economic, environmental, and societal conditions that prompted the development of legislation to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Societal responses to legislation are also considered (SOCW 2362 is included in the Social Work Field of Study).

Prerequisite: SOCW 2361.

SOCW 3320  Social Services in the Community  
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)  

An introduction to the organizations and agencies involved in social service delivery. Exploration of the range and characteristics of the human service delivery system with particular emphasis on the social work profession.

Prerequisite: SOCW 2362.

SOCW 3350  Social Work Practice  
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)  

Social Work practice from a generalist perspective of social work intervention. Data collection, assessment, intervention, planning/implementation, and evaluation are covered.

Prerequisite: SOCW 2361.

SOCW 4396  Directed Individual Study  
1-3 Semester Credit Hours  

See College description.

SOCW 4398  Applied Experience  
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)  

One semester course of field work in a selected agency. (See college description.