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Updated 2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog

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Social Work Courses

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SOWK 2030 Chemical Dependency Theories and Assessment (3 credits)
SOWK 2110 Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
SOWK 2120 Introduction to Social Welfare (3 credits)
SOWK 2130 Interpersonal Relations (2 credits)
SOWK 2140 Field Experience in Social Work (3 credits)
SOWK 2160 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (3 credits)
SOWK 2310 The American Indian: Social Welfare Perspective (3 credits)
SOWK 3030 Family Violence (3 credits)
SOWK 3110 Parent-Child Relations in Contemporary Family Forms (3 credits)
SOWK 3160 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (3 credits)
SOWK 3201 Family: Dynamics and Intervention (3 credits)
SOWK 3260 Social Welfare Policy (3 credits)
SOWK 3330 Chemical Dependency: Prevention and Intervention (3 credits)
SOWK 3551 Generalist Practice I (3 credits)
SOWK 3552 Generalist Practice 2 (3 credits)
SOWK 3553 Generalist Practice 3 (3 credits)
SOWK 3760 Mental Health Social Work (2 credits)
SOWK 3780 Family And Child Welfare (3 credits)
SOWK 3790 Social Work In The School System (2 credits)
SOWK 3830 Gerontology: Social Work Perspectives (2 credits)
SOWK 4310 Grant Writing (2 credits)
SOWK 4450 Social Work Research Seminar (3 credits)
SOWK 4880 Internship Orientation (1 credits)
SOWK 4970 Internship (6-12 credits)

SOWK 3830 Gerontology: Social Work Perspectives (2 credits)

Enables students to understand adult development and aging and to apply this knowledge to social work practice. Theories of aging are examined and applied to practice assessment and intervention strategies. Focuses on areas of particular relevance to practice with older persons in terms of expected life transitions and accompanying challenges (retirement, family relationships, etc.) and life crises and problems (loss and dependency, addictions, abuse and neglect, Alzheimer's). Impact of ageism, diversity, and physical, psychological, and social issues and changes in the aging process. Accompanying health, social, and family needs; the relationship of public policy to meeting these needs; and the development and delivery of services. Prerequisite: For Social Work majors: SOWK 2120 or consent of instructor. (Might not be offered every year.)
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