Introduction to Social Work

Catalog description

Introduction to Social Work, is intended to promote an understanding of the profession of social work and the development of social welfare in western society, particularly the United States. The course is designed to provide content about the social, economic, political, historical, and philosophical components of the profession of social work and social welfare. Populations at-risk, such as low-income people, racial and ethnic minorities, children, women, elderly, lesbian and gay people and other vulnerable and oppressed groups are identified and discussed. Core values and an introductory overview of the knowledge, and skill bases required of beginning social work practitioners are covered.