2009-2010 - Bowie State University

SOWK 307 SOCIAL WORK IN THE HEALTH FIELD (Spring) 3 CREDITS
This course is an examination of the health care crisis in America and the social work profession’s attempts to respond. Focuses on the impact
of social policy on the availability of health services, as well as on the existing health services. Provides an opportunity for students to acquire
general knowledge and understanding of the effects of illness on individual and family functioning and the role of the social worker in the
health field.
SOWK 308 REALITIES OF AGING (FALL Only) 3 CREDITS
This course is designed to expand knowledge and understanding of aging as a part of the life cycle and enable students to function effectively
within the framework of service delivery systems for aging persons.
SOWK 309 SOCIAL WORK AND ADDICTIONS (FALL, Spring) 3 CREDITS
This course provides an opportunity to explore various facets of addictive life styles. Attention is also given to the role of the social worker as
well as the social work profession in effecting more meaningful social services. Social attitudes, social policy, and social programs are also areas
of concern.
SOWK 310 LAW AND SOCIAL WORK (Spring Only) 3 CREDITS
This course is an examination of law as a mechanism for citizen protection, an avenue for social change, and a measure of social control, as well
as an explanation of the relationship between law and social work.
SOWK 311 SOCIAL WORK IN CORRECTIONS (Spring Only) 3 CREDITS
This course is designed to systematically explore and analytically view modern trends in corrections, as well as assess the role of the social
worker in correctional institutions and outpatient settings.
SOWK 400 SOCIAL WORK METHODS I (Spring Only) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 202. The initial course of the methods sequence presents a conceptual framework that covers the basic elements of
social work practice. Specific attention is given to development of interpersonal
skills needed for social work practice and to the understanding of the problem‐solving practice model.
SOWK 401 SOCIAL WORK METHODS II (Fall Only) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 400. This is the second course of the methods sequence. Builds on the conceptual framework that covers the basic
elements of social work practice by focusing attention on the interventive,
evaluative, and termination phases of the social work process.
SOWK 402 FIELD INSTRUCTION I (AND SEMINAR) (Fall Only) 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 202. A course designed to provide practice experience through placement in a community agency or program.
Emphasis placed on understanding the programs and services of the agency, together with interviewing, initial contact with clients, data
collection and recording of data; 16 hours per week, two days per week.
SOWK 403 FIELD INSTRUCTION II (AND SEMINAR) (Spring Only) 5 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 401 and SOWK 402. This course is a continuation of practice experiences in direct service delivery systems, with
increased emphasis and demonstration of knowledge, values, and skills in
interpersonal relationships, data collection and analysis, termination, and evaluation. Students must complete
Field Instruction I prior to enrolling in this course; 16 hours per week, 2 days per week.
SOWK 404 SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES SEMINAR (Spring Only) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): Seniors only or permission of instructor. This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to research, analyze, and
discuss current social welfare and social work issues. Strategies for
interventions to produce social change are studied.
SOWK 405 SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS (Fall Only) 3 CREDITS
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to gain knowledge of group processes. Various practice models and their
appropriate uses in social work practice are examined.
SOWK 406 SOCIAL WORK WITH COMMUNITIES (Fall Only) 3 CREDITS
This course is designed to furnish the student with a broader knowledge of community systems and planning as a method of intervention. It
explores the process of social planning at the community level, with specific attention focused on the role of social work in this helping process.
SOWK 407 MALE‐FEMALE RELATIONSHIPS (Fall, Spring) 3 CREDITS
This is an elective course designed to offer the student an opportunity to study complexities and conflicts that exist in the “battle of the sexes.”
Attention is focused on the forces that have affected traditional relationships, as well as modern American couples, and the role of human
service professions in all areas of the service delivery system.
SOWK 499 SELECTED READINGS (Spring Only) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): Senior honor students only. This course is designed for in‐depth study of an aspect of the field of social work. The social work
response to a current social problem and innovative social work interventive techniques and methodology are among the areas studied.
SPAN: SPANISH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SPAN 101 FIRST‐YEAR SPANISH I (Fall, Spring) 3 CREDITS
The first level of beginning Spanish courses is designed to develop the four basic language skills‐speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with
emphasis on oral communication—and to increase awareness of Hispanic culture. Lab is required.
SPAN 102 FIRST‐YEAR SPANISH I (Fall, Spring) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or Equivalent. The second level in the sequence of beginning Spanish courses is designed to develop the four basic
language skills‐speaking, listening, reading and writing, with emphasis on oral communication—and an increased awareness of Hispanic
culture. Lab is required.
SPAN 201 SECOND‐YEAR SPANISH I (Fall, Spring) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or Equivalent. The third level in the sequence of beginning Spanish courses is designed to develop the four basic
language skills‐speaking, listening, reading and writing‐with emphasis on oral communication—and an increased awareness of Hispanic
culture. Lab is required.
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