Division of Humanities & Social Sciences
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Course Descriptions
SOWK 1050 Introduction to Social Work-3 credits Historical development, philosophy, values, ethics, the social welfare system, and the populations served. Fall
SOWK 1060 - Social Work Practicum - 1 credit
Practice experience in a social service or community agency to expose the student to the field of social work and the agencies where they might be employed. 50 service hours are required during a 15 week semester. The student will also be required to attend one hour of classroom supervision per week. Fall
SOWK 1360 - Cultural Diversity - 3 credits
An introductory course for students providing the knowledge, awareness and skills necessary for effectively working with culturally diverse populations. Race, ethnicity, language, culture, gender, socioeconomic class, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion will be examined as part of studying our human diversity. May be registered as SOWK or HSS. Human Services Elective. Three hours per week. Fall
SOWK 2010 The Family Experience-3 credits
An overview of the family system with focus on cultural diversity, problems that arise within the family, and conducting family social work. Fall
SOWK 2060 Social Welfare Policy & Programs-3 credits
Historical examination of the development of social welfare programs and policies. Spring
HSS 1130 Substance Abuse-3 credits
Overview of substance-related disorders. History and problems associated with chemical abuse; diagnostic indicators; treatment approaches, resources and assessments of treatment results. Spring
HSS 2050 Crisis and Mental Health-3 credits
Skills necessary to recognize and intervene in acute and severe/persistent mental health issues that concern a large population within the field of human services. Spring
HSS 1330 Social Work Interview Skills-3 credits
A study of the skills, techniques, methods and procedures used in interviewing clients in a generalist social work setting. The emphasis is on rudimentary intervention skills for the beginning practitioner. Fall
HSS 1320 Aging in America & Eldercare-3 credits
Effects of aging; skills needed for care of the dependent elderly, the physically inconvenienced, the chronically ill, coping with death and dying; practical strategies for securing and providing the constellation of services appropriate to meeting needs of the elderly. Spring
