SOWK 435 - Social Work in the Military

SOWK 435 Discussion Board Forums (4)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 250–300 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, integrate at least 1 biblical principle, and include 2 scholarly references. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 100–125 words and include 1 scholarly reference.

SOWK 435 Movie Review

The student will apply his/her knowledge of the military, and social work with a military population, by viewing a movie (as approved by the instructor) pertaining to service members or veterans, and reviewing the movie in a 4–6-page paper in current APA format. No abstract is required, but a title page and reference page(s) are required. The focus of the review will be on analyzing the impact that military service has had on the military character, and evaluating how a social worker can support this individual. In assessing the client from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective, some questions to answer include: What concerns and challenges does the character face as a result of military service? What role does or could faith play in this person’s life? How might a social worker assist this individual with getting needs met and meeting goals? Etc.

SOWK 435 Research Paper

The student will write an 8–10-page (including title page, abstract, and reference page) research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on social work with military, veterans, or their families in 1 of the following areas: Deployments, Trauma, Substance Abuse, Suicide, Traumatic Brain Injury, Homelessness, or Reintegration. The paper must include at least 10 scholarly references (text book or journal articles) in addition to the course textbook and the Bible. After selecting a topic, the student will evaluate this topic with a focus on: understanding the person in the environment, assessing an individual’s strengths and needs in these circumstances, and preparing to work with a military veteran, or military family facing one of these circumstances. The Christian faith must be integrated into this paper.

SOWK 435 Exams (2)

There are 2 exams in this course. The Midterm Exam covers textbook readings assigned in Modules/Weeks 1–4, and the Final Exam covers textbook readings assigned in Modules/Weeks 5–8. Each exam will be open-book/open-notes, contain 44 multiple-choice, true/false, and short answer questions, and have a 1-hour time limit.