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SOWO 135
This course is a study ofthe biological, psychological, social, economic, cultural, and spiritual factors of the aged in society. It is an overview for persons in the helping professions who want to work with older people individually or with members of families, groups, organizations, or communities. Research efforts are presented that illuminate present knowledge about various aspects of aging and about the heterogeneous elderly population in the United States. Afield experience is an integral part of the course.SOWO 145
This course is an examination of the dilemmas facing women at various points throughout the life cycle. The study includes an exploration of the historical underpinnings of the women’s movement and the formation of female gender identity in childhood. Subsequent emphasis is on adulthood, middle adulthood, and the later years of life. (This course maybe taken for credit as SOCI 145.)SOWO 150
This course introduces the basic concepts and perspectives of the study of society including analysis of the principal institutions, social processes, and social problems experienced in contemporary society. (This course may be taken for credit as SOCI 150.)SOWO 151-159
Courses in this series are activity courses which may be taken only on a credit/no-credit basis.SOWO 160
This is a 50-hour observational experience in a social welfare agency of the student’s choice. The purpose of the field observation is to increase the student’s knowledge of the role of the social worker in an agency and assist in the support of social work as an appropriate career choice. May be taken in conjunction with SOWO 120 and completed before enrolling in SOWO 350.SOWO 210
This course explores areas of human diversity, including race, religion, gender, national origin, socio-economic status, developmental challenges, sexual minorities, and alternative lifestyles. Using a systems approach to understanding human behavior, students study the impact of diversity on developmental tasks at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Interventions, needs of the population, and available community services are explored. Implications for policy, research, and practice are considered. (This course may be taken for credit as SOCI 210.)SOWO 215
This course emphasizes the therapeutic use of horses. The course focuses on methods to determine and meet the needs of individuals with physical, psychological, or cognitive limitations or issues. Students will participate in therapeutic riding classes and EAGALA (Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning) sessions. This course may be repeated for credit.SOWO 230
This course is designed to help students develop helping, listening, and counseling skills. In particular, students will demonstrate an understanding of the therapeutic relationship, including the skills of active listening, empathy and positive regard, and the issues of resistance, transference, and defense mechanisms. Students will identify the effect ofbody language and environment on the counseling process. Students will identify and practice the skills needed to provide individual and small group counseling in a social service setting.SOWO 260
Social Work Advanced Track Requirement
This is a 50-hour field experience in a social welfare agency as approved by the Coordinator of Field Placements. The purpose of this field experience is to apply theory and models presented in the classroom to agency practice. This experience is open only for those admitted to the honors track.