• SOWK 250: Intro to Social Welfare

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Development, structure, and function of the social welfare institution. Analysis of social welfare programs and impact of the institution on society. Satisfies General Education Requirement: (SS).
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• SOWK 312: Intro/Interpersonl SW Practice

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  This course introduces social work students to professional interpersonal practice specific to individuals, families, and small groups. This course integrates the social work code of ethics, theoretical models, and practice techniques with an emphasis on social justice, trauma-informed care, and interprofessional practice. The course assists students with identifying appropriate evidence-based service interventions with consideration to intersecting identities, professional standards, and ethical code. (RE) Prerequisite(s): SOWK 200 and SOWK 250. Registration Restriction(s): Social work majors only.
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• SOWK 313: Interpersonal SoWk Skills Lab

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  This experiential course will apply the essential skills of social work practice to simulated learning activities. Students taking this course will have the opportunity to model various service provision techniques related to empathy, engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation, and termination. Students will understand the appropriate use of self in professional practice, and learn strategies to promote self-care. Skills are reinforced through multiple service frameworks integrating trauma-informed care, interprofessional practice, and social justice. (RE) Prerequisite(s): SOWK 312. Registration Restriction(s): Social work majors only.
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• SOWK 314: Human Dev PreNatal-Adolescence

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  This course examines biological, psychological, and social theories and frameworks for practice with individuals and families. This course emphasizes the interaction between neurophysiological development and environmental contexts. Students explore topics such as risk and protective factors that influence and shape development while promoting resilience, and the influence of culture, oppressive systems, and dynamic processes critical to risk and resilience for vulnerable populations. Additionally, students examine practice implications for promoting healthy development including early prevention policies, practices, and services. Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (WC)Comment(s): Students enrolled in the Social Justice minor may register for course with departmental approval. Registration Restriction(s): Social work majors only.
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• SOWK 315: Intro to Macro SoWk Practice

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  This course addresses systems-level macro practice specific to communities, organizations, and professional leadership. Strategies, methods, and skills applicable to a wide range of macro practice settings are examined. Students taking this course will explore issues surrounding inequity, exclusion, and oppression while learning effective strategies to promote social justice and systemic change. (RE) Prerequisite(s): SOWK 312. Registration Restriction(s): Social work majors only.
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• SOWK 316: Soc Justice/ Anti-oppress Prac

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  This course is designed to increase students’ awareness of the dimensions of human diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students will learn to articulate and apply multicultural and social justice practice frameworks, critical theories, and a human rights perspective to address complex social problems. Students will be prepared to integrate these concepts into future ethical decision-making and practice with historically excluded and underserved populations. Comment(s): Students enrolled in the Social Justice minor may register for course with departmental approval. Registration Restriction(s): Social work majors only.
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• SOWK 317: Hon:Human Behav/Social Environ

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Honors version of Social Work 314. Course is enriched for high-achieving students. Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC). (RE) Prerequisite(s): 200 and 250; ENGL 102, 132, 290, or 298. Comment(s): Students in majors other than social work may register for course with consent of instructor. Registration Restriction(s): Social work majors only.
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• SOWK 318: Hon Soc Just/Anti-oppress Prac

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  This honors course is designed to increase students’ awareness of the dimensions of human diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students will learn to articulate and apply multicultural and social justice practice frameworks, critical theories, and a human rights perspective to address complex social problems with special consideration to the impact of discrimination, oppression, and historical trauma on client outcomes. Students will be prepared to integrate these concepts into cultural and ethically-sound social work practice with at-risk and underserved populations.Comment(s): Students enrolled in the Social Justice minor may register for course with departmental approval. Registration Restriction(s): Social work majors only.
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• SOWK 323: Case Mgt Military/Veterans

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Study of social work practice with military veterans. Specific focus on case management with veterans and military personnel involved with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 312 and 314 or 317.Comment(s): Students in majors other than social work may register for course with consent of instructor.Registration Restriction(s): Social work majors only.
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• SOWK 324: Dev: Young Adult-Older Adult

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  This course examines biological, psychological, and social theories and frameworks for practice with individuals and families. This course emphasizes the interaction between neurophysiological development and environmental contexts. Students explore topics such as risk and protective factors that influence and shape development while promoting resilience, and the influence of culture, oppressive systems, and dynamic processes critical to risk and resilience for vulnerable populations. Additionally, students examine practice implications for working with adults including family and social relationships, behavioral health challenges, chronic illness, and death and dying. (RE) Prerequisite(s): SOWK 314Comment(s): Students enrolled in the Social Justice minor may register for course with departmental approval.Registration Restriction(s): Social work majors only.
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