SOWK 1050 Introduction to the Field of Social Welfare-4 credits Historical development, philosophy, values, ethics, the social welfare system, and the populations served. Forty-five supervised volunteer hours in a social service agency will also be required. Fall

SOWK 2010 The Family Experience-3 credits
An overview of the family system with focus on cultural diversity, problems that arise within the family, and conducting family social work. Fall

SOWK 2060 Social Welfare Policy & Programs-3 credits
Historical examination of the development of social welfare programs and policies. Spring

HSS 1130 Substance Abuse-3 credits
Overview of substance-related disorders. History and problems associated with chemical abuse; diagnostic indicators; treatment approaches, resources and assessments of treatment results. Spring

HSS 2050 Crisis and Mental Health-3 credits
Skills necessary to recognize and intervene in acute and severe/persistent mental health issues that concern a large population within the field of human services. Spring

HSS 1330 Interviewing Skills in Social Work Practice-3 credits
A study of the skills, techniques, methods and procedures used in interviewing clients in a generalist social work setting. The emphasis is on rudimentary intervention skills for the beginning practitioner. Fall

HSS 1320 Aging in America & Eldercare-3 credits
Effects of aging; skills needed for care of the dependent elderly, the physically inconvenienced, the chronically ill, coping with death and dying; practical strategies for securing and providing the constellation of services appropriate to meeting needs of the elderly. Spring