SOWK 4800

SOCIAL WORK AND THE LAW

University of Nebraska at Omaha · UGRD · Fall 2026

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This course presents the fundamental principles of criminal and civil law that have relevance to the practice of social work. Topics include the legal system; legal research methods; professional ethical/legal responsibilities and liabilities; family law; elder law; criminal law; juvenile law; personal injury law; employment discrimination law; capacity to make contracts and wills; rights of institutionalized patients; and rights of children with disabilities to an education. (Cross-listed with SOWK 8806 ).

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Class #nebraska_omaha-SOWK4800Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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