Colloquium

SOWK 204A Introduction to Social Work (1): Colloquium fall quarter introduces the student to the social work program. Whenever possible, it is recommended that students take this course their first quarter as a major.

SOWK 204B Fields of Practice (1): Colloquium winter quarter examines the fields of social work practice.

Generalist Practice

SOWK 214 Generalist Practice I (4): This course introduces the principles of generalist social work practice within an ecologicalstrengths based perspective. It focuses on the generalist intervention model across the micro-mezzo-macro continuum, introduces students to professional social work values and ethics, and explores issues of diversity that underline generalist practice.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111A or B & 112A or B (can be concurrently enrolled)

SOWK 215 Generalist Practice II (4): Continuation of SOWK 214 with an emphasis on generalist engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, termination, and follow-up across the micro-mezzo-macro continuum. Special attention given to biopsychosocial spiritual assessment, child neglect/ abuse assessment, suicide assessment, crisis intervention, and content on diversity, oppression, and social justice.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111A or B, 112A or B, & 113 (can be concurrently enrolled), & SOWK 214
Restriction: For Social Work majors only

SOWK 216 Generalist Practice III (4): This course introduces the principles of case management and applies the generalist intervention model to practice settings. Emphasis on social work topics such as homelessness, mental health, and child welfare. Students participate in service-learning.
Prerequisite: SOWK 215

SOWK 311 Human Behavior & the Social Environment I (4): This course applies a holistic model for understanding human development and behavior from the pre-natal through adolescent lifespan by drawing on a number of theories. Focus is on the biopsychosocial spiritual factors affecting individuals, families, groups, and communities from an ecological-strengths perspective across the micro-mezzomacro continuum. Diversity issues such as gender, sexuality, race, culture and socio-economic status are highlighted.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 311 & SOWK 312 with a “B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 513.
Prerequisites: SOWK 215 (can be concurrently enrolled), BIOL 107 & PSYC 104

SOWK 312 Human Behavior & the Social Environment II (4): This course applies a holistic model for understanding human development and behavior from young adulthood through senescence by drawing on a number of theories. Focus is on the biopsychosocial spiritual factors affecting individuals, families, groups, and communities from an ecological-strengths perspective across the micro-mezzomacro continuum. Diversity issues such as gender, sexuality, race, culture and socio-economic status are highlighted.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 311 & SOWK 312 with a “B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 513.
Prerequisites: SOWK 215 & 311

SOWK 205 Social Policy I (4): This course explores the historical development of the American social welfare system and the social work profession within the context of the economic, political, religious, and sociocultural influences of each period.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 205 & SOWK 405 with a
“B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 514.
 

SOWK 405 Social Policy II (4): This course analyzes current social welfare policies and political issues at the local, state and federal levels. Emphasis on policies and legislation relevant to the vulnerable and oppressed in our society. Students participate in Lobby Days (service learning), resulting in a lab fee.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 205 & SOWK 405 with a
“B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 514.
Prerequisite: SOWK 205
Restriction: For Social Work majors only
Additional Requirement: Must have junior or senior standing

SOWK 314 Social Work Methods: Individuals (4): Application of generalist practice behaviors to working with individuals. Focus is on developing effective worker-client interviewing skills, and establishing, maintaining, and terminating effective working relationships. Special attention is given to legal and ethical issues, case recording, and working with diverse populations. Must be taken before entering field practicum.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 314 with a “B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 517.
Prerequisites: SOWK 215, 216 (can be concurrently enrolled), 311 & 312 (can be concurrently enrolled)

SOWK 315 Social Work Methods: Groups (4): Application of generalist practice behaviors to working with groups. Special attention is given to a historical overview of group work, major theories about group dynamics, stages of group development and interventions with groups.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 315 with a “B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 518.
Prerequisites: SOWK 215 & PSYC 104

SOWK 316 Social Work Methods: Communities & Organizations (4): Application of generalist practice behaviors to working with communities and organizations. Focus is on identification and analysis of community problems, understanding theoretical foundations and developing intervention strategies for change.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 316 with a “B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 519. Prerequisite: SOWK 215

SOWK 317 Social Work Methods: Children & Families (4): Application of generalist practice behaviors to working with children and families. Focus is on family systems theory within a developmental-strengths perspective, the primary stressors affecting families, and intervention strategies. Special attention is given to diverse family systems and the macro influences impacting family policy.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111A or B, 112A or B, 113, SOWK 214, 215, 216, 311 & 312
Corequisites: SOWK 451 & 461
Additional Requirement: Must have senior standing

SOWK 320 Cultural Humility (2): This course focuses on being open to, and learning about, other cultural perspectives, histories and contexts through a variety of methods in order to engage, empower and advocate for social change and justice. Students will concentrate on the study of the lived experiences of diverse groups, while considering civil and social unrest from both historical and current perspectives. It introduces, and integrates the application of, culture, cultural diversity, cultural competence, and cultural humility into practice at the micro, mezzo and macro levels of intervention. (Open to non-majors)

SOWK 345 Social Work Research (5): Introduction to basic research concepts, approaches to research design, ethical research practices, data analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), and practice in the analysis and evaluation of introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections of social science literature. Emphasis is placed on giving students foundational knowledge needed to critically evaluate published research in the pursuit of evidence-based practice and/or pursue further training in research methods. The lab portion of this course is embedded into the 5 units and will be incorporated into the weekly class time.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 345 with a “B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 548.
Prerequisites: MATH 155 & SOWK 215

Choose two or more from the following selection:

SOWK 286A Addictions (2): This course is an introduction to addictions from a systems perspective, exploring how the addiction affects the individual, the family, and the larger community.

SOWK 286B Gerontology (2): This course is an introduction to the field of older adults. It examines the bio-psychosocial spiritual dynamics of this population using a life span developmental model. Special attention is given to the impact of economics, politics, social policies, and diversity on the daily lives of today’s aging population.

SOWK 286D Mental Health (2): This course is an introduction to concepts of mental health and mental illness. It explores the various social work roles in the mental health field.

SOWK 286E Criminal Justice (2): This course overviews the American corrections system. It covers central theories, social work generalist practice, restorative justice, and current issues related to criminal justice.

SOWK 286F Child Welfare (2): This course is an introduction to services for children with an emphasis on the systems available through government and private agencies. Special attention is given to the impact of class, ethnicity, gender, oppression, and abuse on children.

SOWK 286G Medical Social Work (2): This course is an introduction to social work within the health care system. It explores the various social work roles in the medical field including involvement in a multi-disciplinary team.

SOWK 388 Field Practicum Orientation (1): Introduction to the concepts, components, and expectations of the senior field practicum. Assessment of student interests, skills, and suitability for placement in the practicum. Emphasis on interviewing, selecting, and securing an appropriate field placement. Required of all social work majors winter quarter immediately preceding field practicum. Must be retaken if field practicum was not completed.
Prerequisites: SOWK 215 (can be concurrently enrolled), SOWK 311 (can be concurrently enrolled)
Restriction: Admission into the Social Work Program
Additional Requirement: Demonstration of the ability to maintain ethical and professional behaviors in the classroom and in a field agency

SOWK 451 Field Seminar I (2): Fall quarter integration of social work knowledge, skills, and values with the field practicum. Application of the role of the generalist social work practitioner to multilevel client systems, agencies, and the profession. SOWK 451, 452, 453 must be taken sequentially within the same academic year.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 451/452/453 & SOWK 461/462/463 with a “B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 757AB.
Prerequisites: SOWK 205, 216, 312, 314, 315 (can be taken concurrently) & 388
Corequisites: SOWK 317 & 461
Restrictions: Admission into the Social Work Program & consent of the field director
Additional Requirement: Must have senior standing

SOWK 452 Field Seminar II (2): Winter quarter integration of social work knowledge, skills, and values with the field practicum. Application of the role of the generalist social work practitioner to multilevel client systems, agencies, and the profession. SOWK 451, 452, 453 must be taken sequentially within the same academic year.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 451/452/453 & SOWK 461/462/463 with a “B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 757AB.
Prerequisites: SOWK 316 (can be taken concurrently), 451 & 461
Corequisite: SOWK 462
Restriction: Consent of the field director

SOWK 453 Field Seminar III (2): Spring quarter integration of social work knowledge, skills, and values with the field practicum. Application of the role of the generalist social work practitioner to multilevel client systems, agencies, and the profession. SOWK 451, 452, 453 must be taken sequentially within the same academic year.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 451/452/453 & SOWK 461/462/463 with a “B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 757AB.
Prerequisites: SOWK 405 (can be taken concurrently), 452 & 462
Corequisite: SOWK 463
Restrictions: Consent of the field director

SOWK 461 Field Practicum I (4): Fall quarter internship program involving generalist practice with clients in local service agencies. Students complete a minimum of 140 hours each quarter in an approved agency. SOWK 461, 462, 463 must be taken sequentially within the same academic year.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 451/452/453 & SOWK 461/462/463 with a “B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 757AB.
Prerequisites: SOWK 205, 216, 312, 314, 315 (can be taken concurrently) & 388
Corequisites: SOWK 317 & 451
Restrictions: Admission into the Social Work Program & consent of the field director
Additional Requirements: Must have senior standing; Demonstration of the ability to maintain ethical and professional behaviors in the classroom and in a field agency

SOWK 462 Field Practicum II (4): Winter quarter internship program involving generalist practice with clients in local service agencies. Students complete a minimum of 140 hours each quarter in an approved agency. SOWK 461, 462, 463 must be taken sequentially within the same academic year.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 451/452/453 & SOWK 461/462/463 with a “B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 757AB.
Prerequisites: SOWK 316 (can be taken concurrently), 451 & 461
Corequisite: SOWK 452 Restriction: Consent of the field director
Additional Requirement: Demonstration of the ability to maintain ethical and professional behaviors in the classroom and in a field agency
 

SOWK 463 Field Practicum III (4): Spring quarter internship program involving generalist practice with clients in local service agencies. Students complete a minimum of 140 hours each quarter in an approved agency. SOWK 461, 462, 463 must be taken sequentially within the same academic year.
Note: Successful completion of SOWK 451/452/453 & SOWK 461/462/463 with a “B” or better meets the equivalency of LLU’s SOWK 757AB.
Prerequisites: SOWK 405 (can be taken concurrently), 452 & 462
Corequisite: SOWK 453
Restriction: Consent of the field director
Additional Requirement: Demonstration of the ability to maintain ethical and professional behaviors in the classroom and in a field agency

UNST 404P Senior Seminar: Religion, Values & Social Responsibility in Social Work (4): The senior seminar culminating the University Studies Program. Social work students apply theoretical principles and the bio-psychosocial spiritual assessment to issues they will encounter in contemporary life. Seniors explore and analyze their own core faith issues and beliefs and the impact of such on client systems within the context of the core values and principles of social work. They reflect on and use the profession’s Code of Ethics to direct practice, engage in socially responsible and ethical behavior, and address ethical dilemmas. Important to this integrative experience are students engaging in self-reflection and demonstrating a belief in and desire for, on-going, life- long learning. This course integrates the baccalaureate experience into a coherent whole. Students explore significant social work issues, bringing their experience and knowledge to bear on the interaction of their values and skills within the major.
Restriction: For Social Work majors in field with senior standing only

SOWK 495 Social Work Senior Capstone (4): Integrates the baccalaureate experience by critically applying the core social work knowledge, skills, and values. In this integrative experience, students participate in the senior comprehensive exam.
Prerequisites: Completion of, or concurrent registration, in all required social work courses