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• SOWK 489: Honors Course

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  For the definition of honors courses/thesis and eligibility, refer to the Special Academic Opportunities section of this catalog.
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• SOWK 498: Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  For further information on independent study, see the Special Academic Opportunities section.
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• SOWK 499: Departmental Honors

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  For the definition of honors courses/thesis and eligibility, refer to the Special Academic Opportunities section of this catalog.
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• SOWK 500: Co-Op Ed Experience in Sowk

  3.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Co-Op Ed Experience in Sowk
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• SOWK 501: Principles and Philosophies

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces the generalist model for practice, which serves as a base for subsequent social work courses and provides initial understanding of the needs and issues of special populations in relation to social welfare policies and services as well as social work practice. The course provides an introduction to the profession and the MSW program while helping to prepare students for their subsequent field placements. This course may be offered in multiple modalities.
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• SOWK 505: Understandng Diverse Populatns

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on issues of understanding human diversity, risk, societal power and privilege, including issues related to sexism, heterosexism, classism, ageism, religion and spirituality, cultural identity development oppression, risk, resilience and empowerment. This course may be offered in multiple modalities. Prerequisite:    SWK/SOWK 501
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• SOWK 510: Human Behavior in Socl Envir 1

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the life-span approach to human development, with a focus on the interaction between the individuals biopsychosocial functioning and the social environment. It considers the impact of micro and mezzo (i.e., families and small groups) systems on behavior, with particular emphasis given to populations considered to be at risk. This course may be offered in multiple modalities. Prerequisite:    SWK/SOWK 501.
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• SOWK 511: Human Behavior in Socl Envir 2

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores theories for understanding the behavior of individuals, social systems and communities. It examines traditional and alternative perspectives on the political, economic and institutional environments, and critically considers opportunity structures and how they deter and promote human. Students evaluate theory and apply it to social work practice situations. This course may be offered in multiple modalities. Prerequisite:    SWK/SOWK 510.
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• SOWK 515: Social Welfare Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Furnishes students with the orienting knowledge and skills needed to examine social welfare policies and to understand their relevance to social service delivery and social work practice. Prerequisite:    SWK/SOWK 501
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• SOWK 520: Micro/Mezzo SOWK Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Offers opportunities for applying and studying advanced generalist practice with individuals, families and groups. Students will learn and apply skills to their specific areas of interest, which enable development of individuals, families and groups in environment processes for improving social functioning. Prerequisite:    SWK/SOWK 501; Coreq: SWK/ SOWK 530.
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