SOCI 6613 Sociology of Education (3-0-3)
An advanced course focusing on the relationships between Education and Society in the United States. Theories of socialization, cognitive development, symbolic interaction and conflict will be applied to analyze the processes and outcomes of education. Prerequisites: SOCI 1101 and 1160 or EDUC 2101 and 2102; Graduate Student status; or permission of instructor.

SOWK - Social Work Courses

SOWK 1111 Introduction to Social Work (3-0-3)
Introduction to the discipline and profession of social work: place in society knowledge, skills and values bases, traditional methods of intervention (individual, group, family and community). System analysis provides the theoretical and practical framework for exploring these areas. Prerequisites: None

SOWK 2234 Introduction to Social Welfare (3-0-3)
Examines contemporary human needs, programs and policies as expressions of current social values and benefits. Some assessment of program effectiveness and social implications of the welfare society. Prerequisites: None

SOWK 3322 Agencies and Services (3-0-3)
Concerned with human service agencies and organizations: staff, clients, structure, delivery of services, administration. A strong emphasis is given to developing knowledge of area agencies and resources. Prerequisites: SOWK 1111 or SOWK 2234.

SOWK 3346 Methods of Social Work (3-0-3)
Generalist social work practice and the problem-solving process as used in working with individuals, groups, and communities is emphasized as is the development of interviewing, counseling, planning, and reporting skills and techniques. Prerequisites: SOWK 1111 or SOWK 2234 or permission of instructor..

SOWK 3358 Field Placement (3-0-3)
The assignment of students to a human service organization/agency for a semester. A minimum of ten hours a week is spent under the direction of qualified agency supervisors. Course also involves weekly assignments relating field experience to academic learning, log keeping, reports, and weekly meetings with academic supervisor. Prerequisities: SOWK 3346 or permission of instructor.

SOWK 3375 Sociology of Death, Grief, and Caring (3-0-3)
Examines the phenomenon of death as it relates to the social structure of selected cultures; the pattens of social interaction which surround and give meaning to various aspects of death, loss, grief, and caring; and the plans of action which individuals and societies develop to guide them as they confront death. Prerequisites: SOCI 1101 or SOWK 1111 or SOWK 2234.

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