Social Work as a Profession

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Throughout this course, students will learn about the profession of social work, social work perspectives, generalist social work, social work crossovers, and contemporary issues in fields of practice. The course is designed to give students a better understanding of who social workers are, what their roles are, and a view of the diverse population that social workers serve. In the course, students will learn the strengths and empowerment perspective of social work while examining values and ethics, cultural diversity, social justice and human rights, social work practice, human behavior, populations at risk, and policy and services.