SOW 306: Human Behavior I. This course provides the opportunities for students to explore theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social development in systems of diverse sizes from young-adulthood through old-age. These systems include the context of family as a social group, small groups such as work and religious and other organizations such as those providing services, community (neighborhood) and institutions. The framing of assessments by theory and ethical generalist practice principles will assist the student in exploring how behavior is impacted by diverse social and environmental systems. The impact of personal characteristics such as race, sex, gender, age and so forth on the personal and professional self and on potential clients in the social work assessment will be explored. Prerequisite: SOW 201, 314 and Admission to the Social Work Program. Credit: 3 semester hours.
SOW 307: Human Behavior II. This course is the second of two required courses in human behavior in the social environment. It completes the foundation sequence in this area. This course provides the opportunities for students to explore theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social development in systems of diverse sizes from young-adulthood through old-age. These systems include the context of family as a social group, small groups such as work and religious and other organizations such as those providing services, community (neighborhood) and institutions. The framing of assessments by theory and ethical generalist practice principles will assist the student in exploring how behavior is impacted by diverse social and environmental systems. The impact of personal characteristics such as race, sex, gender, age and so forth on the personal and professional self and on potential clients in the social work assessment will be explored. Prerequisite: SOW 201, 314 and Admission to the Social Work Program. Credit: 3 semester hours.
SOW 308: This course provides students with an overview of the institution of family with specific emphasis on diversity of relationships and family structures as well as how gender identity, race, class, and sexuality shape the family experience. The course explores both contemporary and historical aspects of singlehood, courtship, partner selection, cohabitation, marriage, sexuality, and family. Additionally, this course explores relationship quality, communication, conflict, and the termination of relationships. Credit: 3 semester hours.
SOW 310: Cultural Inclusion & Social Justice. This course is an intensive examination of the dynamics of various forms of oppression in U.S. society. The selection of the oppression of racism as a primary focus for the course is deliberate. Through the analysis of critical race theory and intersectionality, students will come to understand the reasoning for this emphasis. The course begins with an analysis of racism from structural, social, psychological and applied perspectives. This approach then frames the analysis of other forms of oppression, such as white supremacy, sexism, classism, ableism, religious oppression/persecution, ageism, homophobia/heterosexualism, etc. The course is designed to stimulate critical thinking, heighten self-awareness to implicit biases that we may carry, and develop systematic critical analyses that lead to identifying ways that social workers can intervene and oppose oppression professionally and personally. SOW 201, 314 and Admission to the Social Work Program. Credit: 3 semester hours.
SOW 314: The social work practice sequence at KSU consists of SOW 314, 315, and 316. All courses in the practice sequence explore the relationships between micro, mezzo, and macro level systems in order to interpret and intervene to enhance social functioning. Special attention is given across the practice sequence to promoting a critical understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics and the cultural competence to work effectively with diverse populations. The second class of the practice sequence, Generalist Social Work Practice II (SOW 315) focuses on mezzo systems of families and small groups. Application of social work values, knowledge and methods with families and small groups is emphasized. Engagement, assessment, planning intervention strategies, resource utilization and evaluation are examined in work with these mezzo-level systems. Prerequisite: SOW 201 and Admission to the Social Work Program. Credit: 3 semester hours.
SOW 315: The social work practice sequence at KSU consists of SOW 314, 315, and 316. All courses in the practice sequence explore the relationships between micro, mezzo, and macro level systems in order to interpret and intervene to enhance social functioning. Special attention is given across the practice sequence to promoting a critical understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics and the cultural competence to work effectively with diverse populations. The second class of the practice sequence, Generalist Social Work Practice II (SOW 315) focuses on mezzo systems of families and small groups. Application of social work values, knowledge and methods with families and small groups is emphasized. Engagement, assessment, planning intervention strategies, resource utilization and evaluation are examined in work with these mezzo-level systems. Prerequisites: SOW 201, 314 and Admission to the Social Work Program. Credit: 3 semester hours.