SOCW2361 | Intro To Social Work
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: An overview of the history and development of social work as a profession. The course is designed to foster a philosophical, historical, and critical understanding of the social work profession, including social work values, ethics, and areas of practice utilized under a Generalist Intervention Model. (SOCW 2361 is included in the Social Work Field of Study.)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
SOCW2362 | Social Welfare: Legislation, Programs & Services
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: 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 social conditions that prompted the development of legislation to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Societal responses to legislation are also considered.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
SOCW2389 | Academic Cooperative
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 80
Description: A supervised experiential learning course designed to integrate program study with introductory exposure to the field ofsocial work. In conjunction with individual study and/or seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of social work and/or social institutions. The academic cooperative is not a social work skills-based practice experience, but instead, an observational volunteer experience. The course must include a minimum of 80 contact hours (48 hours in a social service setting). (SOCW 2389 is included in the Social Work Field of Study.)
Prerequisites: SOCW 2361
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education