Social Work Practice in Health Care

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide students with a general understanding of the role of social workers in health settings and with the knowledge to work with individuals and families in a variety of health settings. The course will examine the psychosocial and biological causes of health, illness, and disability from infancy to older adulthood. Students will learn about existing health care issues, ethical concerns, disparities in level of and access to health care, and the range of professional opportunities for social work involvement. Cross Listed with SWK 6800