{"id":5978,"date":"2021-07-22T18:20:43","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T18:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kwu.isinqa.com\/?post_type=jpl_programs&#038;p=5978"},"modified":"2025-12-03T16:46:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T22:46:05","slug":"social-work","status":"publish","type":"jpl_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.kwu.edu\/academics\/programs\/undergraduate\/social-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block rtf align style-default align-default position-right bg-color-default has-secondary-content\">\n\t<div class=\"block-wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"rtf-content cf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kwu.edu\/statement-on-accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our statement on Accreditation<\/a> by <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the Council on Social Work Education&#8217;s Commission on Accreditation.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"course-formats\">\n\t\t<h4>This program is offered:<\/h4>\n\t\t<ul class=\"format-list\"><li><div class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kwu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon-oncampus.svg\" alt=\"LOGO\"><\/div><h5>On Campus<\/h5><\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block rtf align style-default align-default position-right bg-color-default\">\n\t<div class=\"block-wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"rtf-content cf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"rtf-title\">Social Work Program Mission Statement<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To equip baccalaureate level social workers for a lifetime of empowering individuals, families, groups, organizations, and societies to solve human problems both in their own communities and around the world, guided by a person-in-environment framework. To empower students to negotiate their overall health, well-being and resilience proactively and intentionally for longevity in the field. To develop leaders and practitioners who will advance the well-being of people, and promote inclusion, diversity, equity and social justice, through education, community engagement, interdisciplinary studies, advocacy, leadership and lifelong learning.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kwu.edu\/about\/faculty-staff-directory\/kelly-moore\/\">Kelly Moore, \u00a0<\/a>Social Work Program Director and Department Chair, or call (785) 833-4506.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block expand-collapse align default bg-color-default\">\n  <div class=\"block-wrap\">\n                                        <div class=\"item\">\n            <p id=\"social-work-course-descriptions\" class=\"expand-collapse-title\">\n              <a href=\"?ecopen=social-work-course-descriptions#social-work-course-descriptions\" title=\"Show Details\">\n                <span>Social Work Course Descriptions<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"expand-collapse-description\">\n              <div class=\"description-wrap cf\">\n                <h4><strong>BSHS 110 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63336562 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63336562 BCX0\">This course introduces students to the field of social work and human services. The student will gain a basic knowledge of meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base which focuses on prevention as well as remediation of problems and improving the overall quality of life of service populations. The student will develop an understanding of the work of social work and human services professionals to improve accessibility, accountability and coordination among professionals and agencies in service delivery.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63336562 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63336562 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 225 Human Behavior and the Social Environment<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW260498440\">This course is an exploration of how individual characteristics and social environments\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 BCX0 SCXW260498440\">influence<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW260498440\">\u00a0human behavior<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW260498440\">. It also covers the various ways<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW260498440\">\u00a0in which social workers respond to these factors in their effort to change the way people behave.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW260498440\">Additionally, t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW260498440\">his course provides an overview of human growth and development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 332 Social Work with Individuals, Families and Groups<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW6346294\">This course provides students with an overview of the social work practice, focusing on individuals, families and groups. As such, the course will provide students with an introduction to the variety of interventions with those groups, as well as an opportunity to develop foundational counseling skills<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW6346294\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW6346294\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW6346294\">Students will also<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW6346294\">\u00a0gain experience working with and\/or participating in therapeutic groups<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 342 Social Work with Communities and Organizations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW60217742\">This course provides students with an overview of social work practice within communities and organizations.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW60217742\">\u00a0As such, the course introduces students to community organization and development practice, both on local and international levels. It also includes teachings about the diversity of social service organizations and how to provide leade<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW60217742\">rship that promotes effective social work practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 352 Principles of Counseling Practice<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">This\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">\u00a0a skill development course<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">\u00a0that focuses on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">exposure to a variety of counseling techniques and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">provides\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">opportunities for roleplaying of hypothetical therapy situations. In addition to learning\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">these basic\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">counseling skills<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">\u00a0students will have an opportunity to practice counseling skills established as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">\u00a0the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">\u00a0national standard for substance abuse counselors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">\u00a0be reviewed and examined on those skills\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">\u00a0receive training in the use of assessment tools.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW250439621\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 252 Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">The course will help\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">students\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">recognize signs and symptoms of compassion<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">fatigue and vicarious trauma. In this course<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">students<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">\u00a0learn to manage\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">their<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">\u00a0stress levels and increase self-care practices, connect with the rewards of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">their<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">\u00a0work, build\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">their<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">\u00a0resiliency and commit to making successful changes in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">thei<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">r life and\u202ffuture organization. This class is a personal exploration to help build the self-awareness necessary to manage the impact of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. Please be aware that the class work can be emotionally challenging.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW221752759\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 340 Social Welfare Policy Practice<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW18751382\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW18751382\">This course provides students with an overview of social welfare policy in America<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW18751382\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW18751382\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW18751382\">It also evaluates<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW18751382\">\u00a0specific social welfare policies and practices in the context of social justice and the problems which social policy seeks to address\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW18751382\">nationally and internationally.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW18751382\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW18751382\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 140 Social Justice<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW31353755\">This course provides the philosophical foundations of social policy. As such, it addresses the following questions and dilemmas: Does justice require mercy? Should justice dictate a correct way to behave? What would just political institutions look like? If there are individual expectations of justice, what about community expectations? Thus, in this course<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW31353755\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW31353755\">\u00a0students review classical and contemporary theories of justice while examining, analyzing, synthesizing and justifying their own views and applying them to contemporary issues.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW31353755\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 240 Inequity and Stratification<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW107820026\">This course examines the economic diversity found in the United States and pays particular attention to the three key dimensions of inequality: gender, race and class. This course studies the fundamental sources of inequality<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW107820026\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW107820026\">\u00a0as well as the consequences that arise in different parts of the inequality structure. Students will be expected to take a critical look at how inequality affects their lives, their families and the communities around them<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW107820026\">, while also<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW107820026\">\u00a0examin<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW107820026\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW107820026\">\u00a0their own and others\u2019 responses to various types of inequality.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW107820026\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 455 Case Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW244198037\">This class will ideally be preparatory to agency internship experience. The course covers aspects of client management and treatment planning, including screening, intake, assessment and referral procedures. There will be<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW244198037\">\u00a0a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW244198037\">\u00a0review of client support systems and issues in counseling special populations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW244198037\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW244198037\">This course includes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW244198037\">\u00a0review<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW244198037\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW244198037\">\u00a0of legal, ethical and professional growth issues for the counselor, an examination of state services and treatment trends and programming-related issues, particularly in the fields of addiction counseling and social work.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW244198037\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 465 Social Work Field Experience I<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265465207 BCX0\">This course offers\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265465207 BCX0\">intensive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265465207 BCX0\">\u00a0field experience for social work majors. The setting will be selected by the student in cooperation with the social work field education coordinator based on the student\u2019s interests and goals<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265465207 BCX0\">. It<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265465207 BCX0\">\u00a0includes at least 200 hours in the internship over the course of one semester for five (5) credit hours. Students must have met the eligibility requirements for the social work internship to register in this course.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 466 Social Work Senior Seminar I<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138970018 BCX0\">This course accompanies the first social work internship<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138970018 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138970018 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138970018 BCX0\">It<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138970018 BCX0\">\u00a0provides an opportunity for students to share and learn from their field placement experiences with each other and the field education coordinator<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138970018 BCX0\">. Students also<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138970018 BCX0\">\u00a0prepare a portfolio in preparation for professional employment and\/or graduate studies.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138970018 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 475 Social Work\u00a0Field Experience\u00a0II<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW192265045\">This course offers a second intensive field experience for social work majors. The setting will be selected by the student in cooperation with the social work field education coordinator based on the student\u2019s interests and goals<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW192265045\">. It\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW192265045\">includes at least 200 hours in the internship over the course of one semester for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW192265045\">five (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW192265045\">5<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW192265045\">)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW192265045\">\u00a0credit hours. The placement might be\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 BCX0 SCXW192265045\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW192265045\">\u00a0the same site as SOWK 460 or a different site, depending on the student\u2019s learning needs and current career goals. This course is taken concurrently with SOWK 476 Senior Seminar II.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>SOWK 476 Social Work Senior Seminar II<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW255207712\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW255207712\">This course accompanies the second social work internship. It provides an opportunity for students to share and learn from their field placement experiences with each other and the field education coordinator. Students also prepare a portfolio in preparation for professional employment and\/or graduate studies.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"item\">\n            <p id=\"social-work-program-goals\" class=\"expand-collapse-title\">\n              <a href=\"?ecopen=social-work-program-goals#social-work-program-goals\" title=\"Show Details\">\n                <span>Social Work Program Goals<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"expand-collapse-description\">\n              <div class=\"description-wrap cf\">\n                <p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Goal 1:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0The program will prepare generalist social workers to practice\u00a0in an ethical and competent fashion\u00a0with diverse client populations on both the micro and macro levels.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Goal 2:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0The program will integrate social work practice with social scientific research through an interdisciplinary learning environment and emphasize the importance of lifelong learning for both students and faculty.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Goal 3:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0The program will develop leaders and practitioners committed to the advancement of human rights and social justice\u00a0through social policy practice and other forms of advocacy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Goal 4:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The program will teach students to integrate the relationship between theory and practice by providing various service-learning projects, strong field education placements and leadership development.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Goal 5:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0The program will promote\u00a0dedication to personal and spiritual growth and to continuous self-care as an important foundation for the social work vocation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"item\">\n            <p id=\"social-work-four-year-degree-plan\" class=\"expand-collapse-title\">\n              <a href=\"?ecopen=social-work-four-year-degree-plan#social-work-four-year-degree-plan\" title=\"Show Details\">\n                <span>Social Work Four-Year Degree Plan<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"expand-collapse-description\">\n              <div class=\"description-wrap cf\">\n                <p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/SWFourYearPlanChecklist.pdf\">View and download the four-year plan for a Social Work degree at KWU<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kwu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Check%20Sheet%20for%20Four-Year%20Plan%20SW.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.<\/a><\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"item\">\n            <p id=\"policy-on-credit-for-life-volunteer-or-work-experience\" class=\"expand-collapse-title\">\n              <a href=\"?ecopen=policy-on-credit-for-life-volunteer-or-work-experience#policy-on-credit-for-life-volunteer-or-work-experience\" title=\"Show Details\">\n                <span>Policy on Credit for Life, Volunteer or Work Experience<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"expand-collapse-description\">\n              <div class=\"description-wrap cf\">\n                <p>Consistent with the Council on Social Work Education&#8217;s Educational Policies and Accreditation Standards, the Social Work Program at Kansas Wesleyan University does not grant course or field credit, transfer credit or exemptions for prior life, volunteer or employment experience.<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"item\">\n            <p id=\"programmatic-disclosures-policies-and-field-manual\" class=\"expand-collapse-title\">\n              <a href=\"?ecopen=programmatic-disclosures-policies-and-field-manual#programmatic-disclosures-policies-and-field-manual\" title=\"Show Details\">\n                <span>Programmatic Disclosures, Policies, and Field Manual<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"expand-collapse-description\">\n              <div class=\"description-wrap cf\">\n                <p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/8.-SOWK-Professional-Licensure-Public-Disclosure-03.31.25.pdf\">SOWK Professional Licensure &#8211; Public Disclosure 03.31.25<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kwu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/z.-Social-Work-Professional-Licensure-Manual-Evidence-03.31.25.pdf\">SOWK Professional Licensure &#8211; Manual &amp; Evidence 03.31.25<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/CSWE.Field_.Manual.1.20.2023.pdf\">Field Manual for Social Work<\/a><\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div 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