Course Descriptions
SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work
An overview of the history, fields, skills, and values of social work practice in
the United States. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading
and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
SOCW 2362 Social Welfare
This course provides an overview of contemporary social welfare including income support
services, mental health services and services for children and families. It includes
an examination of social welfare policy and programs. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness
standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. Prerequisite/Concurrent enrollment:
SOCW 2361. 3 credit hours. (A)
SOCW 2389 Academic Cooperative
A supervised experiential learning course designed to integrate program study with
introductory exposure to the field of social work. In conjunction with individual
study and/or seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study
of social work and/or social institutions. The academic cooperative is not a social
work skills-based practice experience, but instead, an observational volunteer experience.
The course must include a minimum of 80 contact hours (48 hours in a social service
setting). (SOCW 2389 is included in the Social Work Field of Study.) Lab required.
Prerequisite: SOCW 2361. 3 credit hours. (A)