Introduction to Social Work

Catalog description

This is the required introductory course for social work majors. Students will examine the emerging profession of social work and its role in various social programs. A history of social welfare events and philosophies will be given to assess present services. This is a basic overview course and not an in-depth study of social work. This course is not intended to teach how to interview, how to be a counselor, or how to conduct case management. This course will, however, teach assessment of adequacy/inadequacy of resources, prevailing attitudes and influences, and trends during various periods of history.