SOWK 101: Introduction to Social Work
Credits 5An overview of social work experience including history, purpose and tasks, practice settings, and future trends of social work profession.
Equivalent Courses
HS 101
Social Work
Social work is a profession dedicated to enhancing the social functioning of all people. Generally speaking, social work promotes human growth and development through education, public health, human welfare and social justice to help people achieve their maximum potential. Social Workers are typically social activists, connecting individuals and families with resources to meet basic needs and improve the quality of life. Specifically, social work may take many forms; psychological services, child protection, government planning and policymaking, and much, much more.
Students who major in Social Work develop strong communication skills, learn to be critical thinkers, understand resource management and how to employ advocacy skills. They often work as social workers, counselors, case managers, probation officers, community outreach workers, consultants and/or mediators.
Courses
SOWK 103: Social Work Ethics [RE]
Credits 5The course is designed to review, discuss, and evaluate ethics as it pertains to the field of Social Work. The course will cover current ethical codes, ethical decision making, and how students' personal beliefs, attitudes, biases, and values impact their role as helping professionals.
Equivalent Courses
HS 103
SOWK 201: Counseling Theory and Practice [RE]
Credits 5This course is an overview of major theories of counseling and psychotherapy. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of theories and have the opportunity to apply those approaches in classroom exercises and role-playing situations. Students will have the opportunity to develop a unique style of counseling, utilizing effective techniques with an emphasis on multicultural awareness.
Prerequisite
Completion of SOWK 101 with a 0.7 or higher, or concurrent enrollment.
Equivalent Courses
HS 201