Social Work Courses

Social Work (SWK) courses

  • SWK 200 Introduction to Social Work

    This course is an introduction to the values, knowledge, and skills that guide the profession of social work. Examines practice interventions at the individual, family, group, organization and community levels. The fields and settings for social work practice are discussed. a grade of C or better is required for the admission to the BSW program.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • SWK 213 Social Welfare Policy and Services

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in SWK 200 or concurrent enrollment.

    This course examines the historical development, philosophical orientation, and analysis of social welfare policy and services in the United States, as well as orienting students to the development of social work as a profession. The course focuses on the analytic and interactional strategies related to policy analysis, development, and implementation. Areas of study include domestic and global aspects of practice. A grade of C or better is required for admission to the BSW program.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • SWK 219 Human Diversity

    Prerequisite(s): SWK 200, PSY 121 and SOC 150.

    Content and skill development pertinent to working with diverse racial, cultural, ethnic, and other populations such as persons with physical disabilities and mental illnesses. This course is designed primarily to inform and sensitize individuals for effective interventions with a heterogeneous society. A grade of C or better is required for admission to the BSW program.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • SWK 222 Human Behavior and the Social Environment

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 150.

    Factors associated with the person environment system from the perspective of human biology, developmental and personality theory, small group theory, and the large societal context. This course may not be taken pass/not pass.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring