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Course Criteria
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9.00 Credits
Senior Capstone
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prereq: perm. Individual or group study of special interest sociology topics. 302 Social Psychology (3) Prereq: 201; PSYC 201. Survey of the relationship between the social and psychological determinants of human behavior. Areas discussed include the formation and maintenance of interpersonal relationships; examination of beliefs, attitudes, and social influence; and social cognition. Sp odd.
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3.00 Credits
Historic and contemporary situations of various ethnic groups in the U.S.; application of sociological perspectives to race and ethnic relations in the U.S. Also listed under CRJS. Sp.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Individual or group study of special interest sociology topics.
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3.00 Credits
Examines individual and adult development within a sociohistorical context. Patterns of change in society, family, economy, and employment are addressed. Reading addresses the experience of aging in relation to race, ethnicity, gender, social class, and time. Sp, Su II; ISP, ISW.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Individual or group study of special interest sociology topics.
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1.00 Credits
All social work majors are strongly encouraged to join the student social work organization and participate in a University, community, or educational activity approved by the social work faculty. A minimum of 15 volunteer hours is required. Students who prepare to complete the 15 hours of volunteer work in another human service organization should contact the organization to make arrangements. At the completion of these volunteer hours, students are required to write a reflection paper on their experiences. F, Sp.
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4.00 Credits
Provides an introduction to generalist social work; describes the skills and personal qualities necessary to be an empowering catalyst in the lives of individuals, groups, and communities. Includes detailed discussion of the history, fields, and ethical demands of the profession. Special attention is given to the concepts of social justice and diversity, especially regarding minorities, women, and populations at risk including people of Appalachian descent. Requirements include interviewing social workers in the field and writing a comparative analysis. F, Sp; ISP, ISW.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: 200, 204, 208; BIOL 101 or 103. The first of four practice courses within the social work curriculum. Focuses on the development of a basic framework of generalist social work practices, theory, and professional values and ethics. Includes rural assessment of individuals and families, with the interplay of the culture and heritage of southern West Virginia integrated into the overall content. Emphasizes the relationship between problem solving/problem management and the societal realities of situations. Sp.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: PSYC 201; SOCI 201; BIOL 100. Helps students build a base for social work practice based on the theoretical knowledge gained from the applied sciences, social sciences, and human biology. Uses a general systems framework that presents human behavior as an adaptive process for living in one's environment, and that also presents the social environment as the structure whereby individuals are shaped into social beings through the process of enculturation and socialization. Focuses on building and using knowledge from selected behavior and social theories for assessment and intervention in generalist social work practice. Special attention is given to the role that the Appalachian culture plays in shaping human behavior and the impacts of the environment. F; ISP, ISW.
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