Social Work (SOCW)

SOCW 101 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
(3 Credits, Fall/Spring)

This course introduces students to the profession of social work, including its core values, ethical standards, and roles within social service systems. Students explore foundational concepts such as social justice and advocacy, social welfare policy, cultural humility, and social work theories. The course emphasizes professional communication and the role of social work in promoting individual and community well-being. A service learning component provides students with opportunities to connect course concepts to real-world contexts. PREREQ: PSYC 101. (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)

SOCW 202 Foundations of Social Work
(3 Credits, Fall/Spring)

This course builds on introductory social work concepts to strengthen generalist practice skills across the Helping Process. Students explore ethical practice, cultural responsiveness, and how social workers use theory, policy, advocacy, and evidence in practice settings. This course requires students to complete a minimum of 30 hours of community-based service-learning to connect course concepts to professional human service settings. PREREQ: SOCW 101. (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)

SOCW 290 Social Work Capstone
(3 Credits, Fall/Spring)

This capstone course provides students with an opportunity to integrate and apply knowledge and skills developed throughout the Social Work program. Students engage in an individualized capstone experience focused on analyzing a professional interest area using social work values, theory, ethics, and practice skills. Emphasis is placed on ethical reasoning, cultural humility, professional communication, and readiness for transfer to a baccalaureate social work program. This course is intended to be completed in the student's final semester. PREREQ: SOCW 202. (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)

SOCW 293 Social Work Internship
(1-3 Credits, Varies)

Internships allow students to apply learning to real-life career possibilities. Credits are earned through supervised fieldwork specifically related to a student's area of study. Students must meet with the CWI Work Based Learning Center (WBLC) before they can register for this course. Students are encouraged to initiate this process at least 10 days prior to the semester registration deadline. The WBLC will coordinate with students, advisors, and the department to finalize enrollment. PREREQ: PERM/INST. (0 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credits)