SOWK 1300 : Introduction to Social Work
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Overview of social work, its historical roots, the profession’s principles and values, fields of practice, and methods of intervention. Required before taking all other SOWK courses except SOWK 2300.
SOWK 2300 : Social Welfare Policy: Programs and Services
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Descriptive overview of historical and contemporary social welfare policies and programs, and the role of social work in policy development and implementation. Required for social work majors.
SOWK 3311 : Principles of Generalist Social Work Practice
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Introduction to general social work practice with micro, mezzo, and macro systems. Emphasis on basic skill building, the need for culturally sensitive practice, and theory-driven intervention.
SOWK 3312 : Principles of Generalist Social Work Practice II
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Application of general social work practice knowledge, skills, and values to professional intervention with individuals, families, and small groups. Emphasis on culturally sensitive practice, theory-driven intervention, and evaluation of practice. Prerequisite: SOWK 3311 and admission to the BSW program.
SOWK 3321 : Social Welfare Policy: Analysis and Practice
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Study of social welfare policy, the processes that influence social policy, and on developing conceptual tools for social policy analysis.
SOWK 3331 : Human Behavior: Individuals and Families
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Focus on process of human growth and development from pre-conception through death; cultural systems, family process, and development are integrated.
SOWK 3332 : Human Behavior: Groups, Organizations, and Community
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Study of human behavior in groups, organizations, and communities within the context of political, social, economic, global, and cultural systems.
SOWK 3333 : Human Behavior and Diverse Populations
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Emphasis on theoretical content focusing on diverse populations. Historical, political, and economic factors that contribute to privilege, power, oppression, and social injustices.
SOWK 4483 : Social Work Research Methods
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Introduction to quantitative and qualitative social work research methods and ethics, including the political and cultural context impacting research studies and findings. Attention to assessment of social work practice and evaluation of social programs.
SOWK 4452 : Social Work Field Placement
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Field placement in a human service organization under the instruction and supervision of a licensed master-level social worker. Emphasis on effective application of general social work practice, values, skills, and knowledge in an agency setting. A minimum of 450 agency-based clock hours must be completed. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 27 hours in social work; social work GPA of 2.5 or higher, overall GPA of 2.0 or higher, and completion of all other requirements for an OLLU degree. Must be taken concurrently with SOWK 5314.
SOWK 4552 : Social Work Field Education
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Prerequisites: Successful completion of 27 hours in social work; social work GPA of 2.5 or higher; overall GPA of 2.0 or higher, and completion of all other requirements for an OLLU degree. Must be taken concurrently with SOWK 5314.
SOWK 5314 : Generalist Practice in Direct Service
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Integrative capstone course with emphasis on application of knowledge, values, and skills necessary for general social work practice. Emphasis on context, cultural diversity, and evaluation of practice. Prerequisites: Must be taken concurrently with SOWK 4452 and SOWK 4552.
