University Scholars Seminar in Social Work (SOW 1930) 3 credits
Writing Across Curriculum (Gordon Rule)
An honors seminar in the University Scholars Program on topics in social work.

Social Work and Social Problems (SOW 2025) 3 credits
An introduction to the field of social work, this course is designed for students exploring social work as a career. It focuses on how human service policies and programs are designed to address specific social problems in the U.S. The course may not be used as a social work elective.

Special Topics (SOW 2930) 1-3 credits
The career of social work is explored in relationship to social problems.

Social Welfare Policy and Provisions (SOW 3232) 3 credits
Prerequisite: Majors only
An analysis of social welfare policies and provisions within the context of the history of social welfare; income maintenance, housing, employment, health care, child welfare and other special populations.

Profession of Social Work (SOW 3302) 3 credits
Writing Across Curriculum (Gordon Rule)
Programs, policies, and services, their auspices, goals, and operations for consumers of various social, racial and ethnic groups.

Human Behavior and Social Environment 1 (SOW 4101) 3 credits
Human behavior and development as they are influenced in the macro social environment. Emphasis on social systems theory, political process, organizations, and institutions.

Human Behavior and Social Environment 2 (SOW 4102) 3 credits
Human behavior and development as they are influenced by multiple factors in the social environment through the lifespan to the termination of life.

Family Violence (SOW 4141) 3 credits
An in-depth analysis of social work and the family, with particular focus on violence within the family. Attention will be given to all areas of abuse and/or neglect, as they affect all members of the family — children, adults, and elders.

Social Work Practice 1 (SOW 4300) 3 credits
Requires SOW3302 & 3232 as prerequisites and SOW4101 & 4102 as co or prerequisites
Introduction to methods and practice. Basic principles, values, ethics, interviewing skills, problem assessment, solving, intervention, and evaluation (at the micro level).

Social Work Practice 2 (SOW 4313) 3 credits
Prerequisite: SOW 4300
Delineation and study of intervention and changes strategies with individuals, families and small groups (mezzo level).

Social Work Practice 3 (SOW 4343) 3 credits
Prerequisite: SOW 4300
Delineation and study of intervention and change strategies, with groups and communities. Focus on social action, social planning, community development, political social work and legislative processes (macro level).

Issues in Counseling Women (SOW 4357) 3 credits
An in-depth analysis of treatment strategies that have particular relevance to the population of women most likely to become social work clients. Designed as an integrative learning experience, students may examine their own feelings and beliefs about women, as well as become familiar with empirical evidence and clinical interventions.

Research Methods in Social Work (SOW 4403) 3 credits
Introduction to the principles and methods of basic social work research, ethical conduct of research within the context of social work purposes and values. Formulation of problems for study that address the social needs of diverse population groups.

Field Education in Social Work (SOW 4510) 12 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Open only to social work majors. Supervised experience in a variety of social work settings. Application to be made to Director of Social Work Internships during previous semester. (See student manual for eligibility requirements.) Grading: S/U

Minority Issues and Social Work (SOW 4620) 3 credits
An in-depth analysis of various problems encountered by selected minority groups and social work intervention strategies aimed at prevention, solution and remediation. Groups selected for study may include African Americans, Hispanics, Haitians, Native Americans, and other groups such as women, the elderly, the handicapped, gays, lesbians, transgenders, and migrant workers.

Social Work with Aging Populations (SOW 4643) 3 credits
The aging experience from a social work perspective, with an emphasis on bio-psycho-social assessment and intervention. The student focuses on individual, family, group, community, social policy, and other environmental factors as they affect the aging experience. Special attention is directed toward aging and social attitudes.

Child Welfare (SOW 4650) 3 credits
An in-depth analysis of child welfare policy, programs and practice. Attention will be given to all areas of child welfare, with special emphasis on Florida policies and laws and family-focused practice.

Social Work Practice with Vulnerable Children and Families (SOW 4654) 3 credits
Second of two courses for social work students who plan to work with vulnerable children.

Social Work with Substance Abusers (SOW 4700) 3 credits
An overview of prevailing thinking and theories of substance abuse. The course will explore the dominant cultural view and alternative perspectives. Special emphasis on gender roles, family systems, theory and modalities and the social worker’s role.

Directed Independent Study (SOW 4905) 1-5 credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

Special Topics in Social Welfare (SOW 4930) 3 credits
An in-depth analysis of current social welfare issues, such as social gerontology, legal aspects of social work practice, social work and immigration, etc. Topics vary from semester to semester.