Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice
Chair and Associate Professor: Hearn
Professors: Hunter, Leavitt
Associate Professor: Jensen-Hart
Assistant Professor: Williams
Affiliate Faculty: Adamcik
Emeriti: Aho, Bryan, Pierson
Mission
The four programs in
the Department are interconnected. The Department contributes to the
mission of
the College of Arts and Letters by encouraging collaboration with other
departments and programs within the College. The Department
concentrates on
research, theory, and service in regard to the community. The community
plays a
pivotal role in the life of individuals and it serves as a platform
from which
to study health and illness, diversity and social hierarchies, and
criminal
justice. The focus on community issues enables us to showcase the
usefulness of
sociology at the graduate and undergraduate levels; to create a niche
for social
work, particularly in the areas of child welfare, gerontology, and
sexual
diversity; and to find a pivotal role for criminal justice by
emphasizing
rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into the community. The
agenda of
the DHHS Healthy People 2020 serves as concrete guideline for
conducting
qualitative and quantitative research, theory building, and the
generation of
external funding.
The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice
offers courses leading to the Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice,
the Bachelor of Arts
in Sociology, the Bachelor
of Arts in Social Work, and
the Master
of Arts degrees in Sociology. For a full
description of the M.A. degree, refer to the Graduate
Catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Sociology deals with social institutions, activities, and patterns
of behavior of diverse groups. The challenge for sociologists is to
sort out trends and to find ways to resolve the conflicts between
groups of people. The sociology major provides students with background
in the basic theoretical, research, and substantive areas of the
discipline. The field of sociology leads to an understanding of the
social forces impinging upon one's life
and can lead to careers in many diverse settings.
Outcome Objectives
Sociology:
1. To gain a well-rounded knowledge of the fields of
the discipline.
2. To develop an understanding of how sociologists
think, gather information, process data and reach tentative conclusions.
3. To sort out trends in social data.
4. To assist in conflict resolution between groups of
people in society.
5. To engage in problem solving based on varying
patterns of behavior of diverse groups.
6. To be exposed to a rich variety of perspectives
and ideas.
7. To prepare for a career after graduation that is
related to the sociology major.
Required Courses for Graduation
The following courses representing the core of the discipline are
required. Sociology majors must attain a grade of "C" or better in all
required and elective courses.
SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
SOC 3301 Classical Social Theory 3 cr
SOC/SOWK 3308 Sociological Methods
and Social Work Research 3 cr
SOC 3309 Social Statistics 3 cr
SOC 4403 Contemporary Sociological Theory 3 cr
SOC 4462 Power, Class, and Prestige 3 cr
TOTAL: 18 cr
Elective Courses
In addition to the required courses, students are expected to
complete 18 credit hours from any of the remaining courses in the
Sociology curriculum excluding SOC 4482. Fifteen of the elective credit
hours must be upper division.
Minor in Sociology
Required Courses
SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
SOC/SOWK 3308 Sociological Methods and
Social Work Research 3 cr
SOC 3301 Classical Social Theory 3 cr
SOC 4462 Power, Class, and Prestige 3 cr
TOTAL: 12 cr
Elective Courses (9 credits)
With the approval of a Department of Sociology faculty member, the
student shall select nine credit hours from any of the electives listed
for the
sociology major.
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
The Social Work Program
is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) at the
Baccalaureate level. The mission of the Social Work Program at Idaho
State University is to prepare students to work as professionals in
entry-level social work generalist practice. It is the program’s
vision that graduates will work within the social work profession by 1)
contributing to the enhancement of quality of life, 2) empowering
individuals, families, groups, and communities, and 3) advancing human
rights and social and economic justice. Consistent with the
University mission, the Social Work Program strives to develop students
who think critically and are able to provide health related and other
professional social work services within agencies and programs to the
people of Idaho, the nation, and the world.
The goals of the Social Work Program are:
1. Preparation of
students for beginning generalist social work practice with
individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities (i.e.
micro, mezzo and macro systems).
2. Preparation of students to develop an identity
which will incorporate the values, principles and ethics of the social
work profession.
3. Preparation of students as beginning social work
generalists who link social research and social work practice.
4. Preparation of students for lifelong learning and
critical thinking through an educational process combining a liberal
arts foundation and a professional foundation.
5. Preparation of students to work with diverse,
vulnerable, oppressed and disadvantaged populations as well as advance
human rights and social and economic justice.
Upon completion of the Social Work Program, students will have achieved
the following competencies per CSWE Educational Policies and
Accreditation Standards:
1. Identify
as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly.
2. Apply social work ethical principles to guide
professional practice.
3. Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate
professional judgments.
4. Engage diversity and difference in practice.
5. Advance human rights and social and economic
justice.
6. Engage in research-informed practice and
practice-informed research.
7. Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social
environment.
8. Engage in policy practice to advance social and
economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services.
9. Respond to contexts that shape practice.
10. Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with
individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
A graduate of the program is eligible to apply for licensure as a
social worker in the State of Idaho. Many excellent career
opportunities for social workers are available in the areas of family
and children’s services, adult and juvenile corrections, health
care, community mental health and services for senior citizens.
Admission to the
Social Work Program
Application
for admission to the Social Work Program is required of all
students desiring to progress toward a social work major. Admission to
the
Social Work Program is competitive. Students may apply to the major at
the
completion of the sophomore year and after completing or with current
enrollment in required prerequisite goal areas and courses.
The following criteria must be met for an applicant to be
eligible for consideration for admission to the Social Work major:
1. Completion of a
minimum of 61 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for the
semester
at the time of application.
2. Completion of or with current enrollment in the
following goal areas and departmental requirements: Goals 1, 3, 4, 11,
and 12, SOC 2248, SOWK 2271, SOWK 2272, and MATH 1153 with a minimum
grade of “C” in each course.
3. Completion of the Application for admission to
the Social Work Major including a $30 application fee, a three- to
five-page typed statement explaining why you would like to be a social
worker and why you might be a good fit for the Social Work Program at
Idaho State University, and an unofficial copy of your transcript. See
online application form for further details, at
http://www.isu.edu/departments/sociolog/docs/swapp.pdf.
4. Students must have a background check performed
by
the Public Safety Office at Idaho State University
(208-282-2515). The cost to the student is approximately $50. The
criminal history check must be “in progress” or completed
before application is submitted. A background check conducted by the
Department of Health and Welfare within six months of application to
the Social Work program is acceptable. Senior practicum agencies may
require an additional background check. For further information, please
refer to the Faculty/Staff Handbook a
t
http://www.isu.edu/fs-handbook/part6/6_4/6_4o.html.
5. Completion of a Declaration of Major form.
Application Deadline
The above admission procedures must be completed
and
submitted to the Department of Social Work prior to February
15 for Fall semester admission, and prior to October 1 for Spring semester
admission.
The Social Work Program does not grant credit
for previous
life or work experience.
All social work majors are required to meet the
above
standards before they may enroll in upper division social work courses
(those
numbered 3000 and above). Pre-social
work students enrolled in upper division courses without admission to
the major
will be withdrawn until major admission requirements have been met.
General Education Requirements
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work must
complete
Goals 1-9, Goals 10A and 10B and Goals 11-12. Certain goals may be met
using
Social Work Program requirements; for example:
Goal 3: MATH 1108 (Intermediate Algebra) and MATH 1153
(Introduction
to Statistics);
Goal 4: BIOL 1100, 1100L (Concepts Biology: Human Concerns, and
Lab);
Goal 11: ECON 1100 (Economic Issues);
Goal 12: PSYC 1101 (Introduction to Psychology) or SOC 1101
(Introduction to Sociology).
Social Work Requirements
PSYC 3301 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr
SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
SOC 3309 Social Statistics 3 cr
SOC 2248 Social Diversity 3 cr
SOWK 2271 Introduction to Social Work 3 cr
SOWK 2272 Human Behavior and the
Social Environment 3 cr
SOC/SOWK 3308 Sociological Methods
and Social Work Research 3 cr
SOWK 3371 Social Welfare Policy 3 cr
SOWK 3372 Practice with Individuals
and Families 3 cr
SOWK 3373 Group Work 3 cr
SOWK 3375 Advanced Social Work Theory
and Application 3 cr
SOWK 4476 Social Work Field Practicum I 6 cr
SOWK 4477 Social Work Field Practicum II 6 cr
SOWK 4494 Community Organization
and Social Change 3 cr
SOWK 4498 Integration of Social Work Methods 3 cr
Upper division SOC, SOWK, Criminal Justice, or PSYC courses*
*Social Work Electives Include:
SOWK 4482 Independent Problems 6 cr
SOWK 4485 Grieving 3 cr
SOWK 4486 Family Issues in Social Work 3 cr
SOWK 4491 Seminar** 3 cr
**May be repeated; with different content, up to 9 credits may be used toward graduation)
Admission to 4000 Level Courses
Admission to the senior field courses (SOWK 4476-4477) is
contingent
upon completion of the following:
- Completion of SOC/SOWK 3308, SOWK 3371, SOWK 3372, SOWK 3373,
and
SOC 3309 with a
minimum GPA of 2.5;
- Maintenance of GPA to senior year at the 2.5 level;
- Submission of form applying for senior field experience;
- Interview by program senior field placement coordinator prior
to
notification of field agencies.
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
This two-year degree program provides two career goal options. Option
A, Law Enforcement, is for those who are, or are seeking to be, law
enforcement officers. Option B, Female Corrections, is for those
interested in a career working in correctional institutions and
agencies which serve female offenders. Graduates from either option of
this program will have fulfilled the majority of the General Education
Requirements applicable to a four-year degree.
Option A, Law Enforcement, recognizes that many law
enforcement agencies encourage or require personnel to obtain a higher
education in
order to better meet increased demands to perform more effectively in
the
face of complex legal, social, political and economic situations. For
admission into Option A, a person must have been admitted as a student
in the College of Arts and Sciences at Idaho State University and must
immediately contact
one of the Criminal Justice Program Advisors to declare a major.
Option B, Female Corrections, provides an academic
background specifically directed at issues associated with correctional
approaches
toward female offenders. This program is based on the premise that
correctional
workers should truly be able to provide corrective assistance in
mathematics,
English, and the various sciences in addition to fulfilling the more
traditional
custodial tasks. Admission into Option B requires three letters of
reference,
a minimum of 3.0 GPA, and a formal interview with the Criminal Justice
Advisors
prior to the declaration of a major.
Required Courses
I. General Education Requirements (45 credits minimum), as
listed in the catalog excepting as specified for Goals 10A, 10B, 11,
and 12 provided below.
Goal 10A
ANTH 2238 Peoples and Cultures of the New World 3 cr
Goal 10B
SPAN 1101-1102 Elementary Spanish 8 cr
OR
Satisfactory completion of a
language proficiency examination.
Goal 11
POLS 1101 Introduction to American Government 3 cr
Goal 12
SOC 1102 Social Problems 3 cr
II. Social Science Requirements (24 credits)
Option A — Law Enforcement
POLS 2248* Politics and
the Administration of Justice 3 cr
POLS 2249 Introduction to Criminal Law 3 cr
SOC 1102 Social Problems 3 cr
SOC 2231 Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr
SOC 2248 Social Diversity 3 cr
SOC 2295 Criminal Justice Internship 1-4 cr
* Or approved substitute
Plus one of the following:
PSYC 2200 Child Abuse 3 cr
PSYC 2205 Human Sexuality 3 cr
PSYC 2225 Child Development 3 cr
PSYC 3301 Abnormal Psychology I 3 cr
Option B — Female Corrections
POLS 2248* Politics and
the Administration of Justice 3 cr
SOC 2248 Social Diversity 3 cr
SOC 2250 Women, Crime/Corrections ` 3 cr
SOC 2295** Criminal Justice Internship 1-4 cr
WS 2201 Introduction to Women Studies 3 cr
* Or approved substitutes
Plus one of the following:
PSYC 2200 Child Abuse 3 cr
PSYC 2205 Human Sexuality 3 cr
PSYC 2225 Child Development 3 cr
PSYC 3301 Abnormal Psychology I 3 cr
BOTH OPTIONS:
Two additional electives to be taken with consent of advisor.
The Criminal Justice Internship provides an option for those who seek
careers outside of law enforcement or women's correctional facilities.
Credits for this course can also be obtained as described below.
General Information
Please note the following guidelines:
- Students enrolled in Option A who have certificates in law
enforcement from the Idaho State University College of Technology may
transfer 12 credits
of general electives into the Associate of Arts Criminal Justice degree.
- Students enrolled in Option A who have completed the Idaho
Peace
Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy may obtain six credits of
general electives which may be applied toward the AA degree.
- Students Enrolled in Option B who have completed the
Correctional Officer Standards and Training (COST) Academy may obtain
six credits of general electives which may be applied toward the AA
degree.
- Students who do not meet the criterion for 1, 2, or 3 above,
must arrange individual field internships or have other internship
experience approved
by the Criminal Justice Advisors.
The Department offers courses in Sociology and in Social Work.
Sociology Courses (SOC Prefix)
SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology 3
credits. Introduction
to the scientific point of view in the study of group life, social
institutions, and processes. Satisfies Goal 12 of the General Education
Requirements.
F, S
SOC 1102 Social Problems 3 credits. Theoretical
analyses and application of research to selected social issues and
social institutions such as politics, economics, education, medicine,
families,
the military, crime and corrections, religion and related major social
forces. Satisfies Goal 12 of the General Education Requirements. F, S
SOC 2231 Juvenile Delinquency 3 credits. Theories
of delinquency, criminal behavior, and law enforcement in relation to
the modern social institutions in American culture. PREREQ: SOC 1101 or
SOC 1102. F, S
SOC 2248 Social Diversity 3 credits.
Examines selected theories and research concerning how race, class,
gender and ethnicity intersect in and affect the lives and cultures of
the peoples in the United States historically and in contemporary
society. F, S
SOC 2250 Women, Crime and Corrections 3
credits. Analysis of theories and research applicable to women's
involvement in crime, correctional centers and in professional roles in
the criminal justice
system. PREREQ: SOC 1102. S
SOC 2295 Criminal Justice Internship 1-4
credits. Required reading assignments and daily journal to be
completed. Maximum
of four credits per semester. May be repeated for up to 6
credits.
PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S, Su
SOC 3301 Classical
Social Theory 3
credits.
A survey of the foundation of sociological thought from the
Enlightenment to 1945. The focus is on the recurring themes in
sociology and the importance of classical theory to understanding
contemporary sociological theory and current social issues. PREREQ: SOC
1101. D
SOC 3308 Sociological
Methods
and Social Work Research 3 credits. Introduces
the principles and
procedures of scientific research and includes a variety of strategies
and
tools for studying social phenomena. Equivalent to SOWK 3308. PREREQ: C
in SOC
1101. F
SOC 3309 Social
Statistics 3
credits. A survey of statistical techniques focusing on
descriptive statistics,
hypothesis testing and correlations. Students work in computer labs and
use
software for statistical analysis commonly used in the social sciences
to
produce descriptive and summary statistics for large data sets. PREREQ:
C in
MATH 1153. S
SOC 3321 Families in American Society 3
credits. American families in social-historical contexts.
Contemporary issues confronting families as social institutions and
impact of family interaction dynamics. Crosslisted as CFS 3321. PREREQ:
SOC 1101 or permission of instructor. D
SOC 3330 Sociology of Health and Illness
3
credits. Sociological examination of health and illness including
historical and
cultural variations, health care and physician-patient issues. S
SOC 3335 Population and Environment 3
credits. The scientific study of population and its environmental
consequences. D
SOC 3366 The Community 3 credits.
Examines selected theories of community origins, characteristics,
structures, boundaries, and change. Analyze methods of studying various
aspects of communities.
PREREQ: SOC 1101. F
SOC 3368 The Sociology of Religion 3
credits. Contemporary issues as they relate to religion. The
relationship of religion to other social institutions. Religious
experience and mysticism. Prophecy and its routinization. Cults and
religious dissent. PREREQ: SOC 1101.
F
SOC 4402 Proseminar
in
Sociology 3 credits. An overview of the field of sociology, with
emphasis on
the teaching of sociology, orientation to graduate education, major
sociological theories, issues, research approaches, and ethical
problems in the
field. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D
SOC 4403 Contemporary Sociological Theory
3
credits. Survey and appraisal of sociological theories since 1945:
structural
functionalism, rational choice, conflict, symbolic interactionism, and
phenomenology.
PREREQ: SOC 3301. S
SOC 4408 Advanced Sociological Methods 3
credits. Emphasizes advanced techniques in research design, data
measurement, and multivariate analysis utilizing computer application.
PREREQ: SOC 2206 and SOC 3309. AS
SOC 4413 Mind, Body and Society 3 credits.
Symbolic interaction and its relation to selfhood, sympathy, illness,
sexuality, and addiction; and to groupings like enemies, communities,
and associations. PREREQ: SOC 1101. D
SOC 4431 Criminology 3 credits.
Analysis of criminal law, law enforcement, judicial roles and
processes, correctional approaches, the criminal offender and societal
reactions. Theory and research as applicable to behavior and
institutional relations. PREREQ: SOC 1101 or SOC 1102. S
SOC 4462 Power, Class, and Prestige 3
credits.
Theories and methodology of status systems; the relation of class to
the
social structure; analysis of class in different societies, with
emphasis
upon the class system and power. PREREQ: SOC 1101 or permission of
instructor.
S
SOC 4467 Community
Networking: Cultivating the Sociological Imagination 3 credits.
Advanced
study of the sociology of community through readings, class
discussions, lectures, and a community networking internship.
S
SOC 4482
Sociology Internship 1-3 credits. Apply
sociological principles in such ways as assisting the supervising
professor with a lower-level course, conducting study groups, or small
group instruction. Credits not applicable toward the major. May be
repeated for up to 6 credits. PREREQ: Permission of instructor; junior
status; minimum of 12 hours and 3.0 GPA in Sociology. D
SOC 4483 Independent Problems in Sociology 1-4
credits. Readings,
observations, applied work, or data analysis in content area not
offered in our
curriculum. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. PREREQ:
Permission of the instructor; junior status; minimum of 12 hours
and 3.0 GPA in sociology. D
SOC 4491 Topics in Sociology 3 credits.
Readings, discussion, and preparation of reports on selected topics.
May
be repeated with different content. D
Social Work Courses (SOWK Prefix)
SOWK 2271 Introduction to Social Work 3
credits. Introductory overview and history of the social
work
profession within the social welfare system, and introduction to the
generalist
model of practice in social work. Attention is given to micro, mezzo,
and macro
levels of practice as social workers may work with individuals,
families,
groups or communities. Students will examine their own beliefs and
values and
their social, cultural, and historical positioning, and how these
forces
influence interactions with potential clients. Students will be
introduced to
ethics, values and standards of the social work profession. Throughout
the
course, students will be encouraged to apply critical thinking skills
to class
material. F, S
SOWK 2272 Human Behavior and the Social
Environment 3 credits. Conceptual frameworks
and issues in human behavior and development across the lifespan, with
attention given to the concept of person in the environment as a
framework for
understanding individual behavior as a function of
bio-psycho-social-spiritual
processes and interactions. Substantial information on human diversity
and
at-risk populations, including issues pertaining to racial and ethnic
groups,
and gender and sexual orientations. F, S
SOWK 3308 Sociological Methods and Social Work
Research 3 credits. Introduces
the
principles and procedures of scientific research and includes a variety
of
strategies and tools for studying social phenomena. Equivalent to SOC
3308. PREREQ: Admission
to Social Work Major. F
SOWK 3371 Social Welfare Policy 3
credits. Examine social
policies created as society’s strategy for addressing social
concerns such as
unemployment, poverty, and mental illness. Students will critically
evaluate
programs and policies in order to develop skills to advance social and
economic
justice and to deliver effective social work services. PREREQ:
Admission to Social Work Major.
S
SOWK 3372 Practice with Individuals and
Families 3 credits. Examine micro level systems
within the generalist social work framework. Theoretical frameworks for
use
with individuals and families as well as interviewing and
problem-resolution
methods will be covered. Students will utilize a generalist skill base
in
learning to engage, assess, intervene and evaluate individuals and
families. PREREQ:
Admission to Social Work Major. F, S
SOWK
3373 Group Work 3 credits. Mezzo level systems within the
generalist social work framework. Group
theory, process, dynamics, and practice
applications will be covered. Students
will use a generalist skill base in learning to engage, assess,
intervene, and
evaluate small group systems. PREREQ:
SOWK 3372. F, S
SOWK 3375 Advanced Social Work Theory and Practice
3 credits.
Expansion of theory and practice concepts introduced
in SOWK 2272 and used in social work practice
courses. The
relationship between social work theory and practice is explored for
the
purpose of increasing depth of understanding and generalization of
knowledge.
Focus will be on application of theory in building skills necessary for
competency including written and oral communication skills, using
research
evidence to inform practice, and critiquing and utilizing major
theoretical
frameworks to guide the processes of engagement, assessment,
intervention, and
evaluation. S
SOWK 4417 Interdisciplinary Evaluation
Team 1 credit. Introduction to principles and techniques of
interdisciplinary evaluation. Disciplines emphasized: Audiology,
Nursing, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education,
Speech-Language Pathology. Equivalent to NURS 4417, PSYC 4417, and
CSED
4417. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S
SOWK 4476 Social Work Field Practicum
I 6 credits. Placement
within a social service agency under direct supervision of a licensed
social
worker for a minimum of 200 hours and a weekly on-campus seminar. Functions as an entry level opportunity for
the student to apply professional values, knowledge and skills. Seminar
permits
discussion and reflection upon this field experience and serves an
integrative
function for linking theory to applied practice. PREREQ:
SOC/SOWK
3308, SOWK
3371, SOWK 3372, SOWK 3373, and SOC 3309. (For Spring only: COREQ: SOWK 4477.) F, S
SOWK 4477 Social Work Field Practicum II
6
credits. Continuation of senior field practicum experience consisting of
placement
within a social service agency under direct supervision of a licensed
social
worker for a minimum of 200 hours and a weekly on-campus seminar.
Students will
refine and utilize professional values, knowledge and skills. Seminar
permits
discussion and reflection upon this field experience and serves an
integrative
function for linking theory to applied practice. PREREQ: SOC/SOWK 3308, SOWK 3371, SOWK 3372, SOWK 3373,
and SOC 3309. PREREQ OR COREQ: SOWK
4476. COREQ: SOWK 4498. F, S
SOWK 4482 Independent Problems 1-6
credits. Consultation
course. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. PREREQ: 12
credits in Social Work and permission of instructor. D
SOWK 4484 Title IV-E Scholar Seminar 1 credit.
Professional competencies
required for social work practice in foster care and adoption
assistance
programs, to prepare students for career advancement in public child
welfare,
and to prepare students for child welfare practice addressed by Title
IV-E of
the Social Security Act. PREREQ: Permission of instructor.
COREQ: SOWK 4476 or SOWK 4477. D
SOWK
4485 Grief and Loss for the Helping Professional
3 credits.
Prepares students to work with clients experiencing grief and loss
issues
stemming from a variety of loss experiences including death, physical
health
changes, trauma, and life transitions. Includes the philosophical,
cultural,
medical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of grieving and loss; the
grief process
and factors to consider in working with children, adolescents, and
adults; and
assessment of complicated grief reactions. D
SOWK
4486 Family Issues for the Helping Professional
3 credits. Advanced course focusing
on understanding
families and family issues. Explore techniques for assessment and
intervention
drawn from various current theories. Special focus on at-risk youth and
the
effects on family dynamics. D
SOWK 4487 Child
Welfare
Issues 3 credits. An exploration of the many facets of child
welfare, including
factors impacting the well-being of children and their families on a
local and
global level, such as governmental policies and societal values
regarding child
welfare, social issues that affect children, available services for
children,
and social work intervention strategies. F, D
SOWK 4491 Seminar 3 credits. Topical
reading, discussion, exploration, experience, and demonstration of
learning on
selected topics. May be repeated for up to 9 credits with different
content. D
SOWK 4494 Community
Organization and Social Change 3 credits. Advanced focus
on community and organizational structure and function. Uses the
generalist
model of social work with macro level systems including building
knowledge and
skills focusing on social action and social change. Specific attention
is given
to helping students develop necessary skills to engage, assess,
intervene and
evaluate with organizations and communities (macro level) effectively. PREREQ:
SOWK 3372. F
SOWK 4498 Integration of Social
Work
Methods 3 credits. Comprehensive
review and synthesis of all social work content areas within the
generalist framework including ethics, critical thinking,
diversity, human
rights, social and economic justice, research, HBSE, policy and
practice.
Preparation for Social Work licensure test as well as special topics
depending
on student need and interests. PREREQ: SOWK 3308, SOWK 3371,
SOWK 3372, SOWK 3373, and SOC 3309. COREQ: SOWK 4477. F, S
