Social Context of Public Service Agencies

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the theories, practices, and trends current in the helping professions. This will be accomplished through an examination of the specific tasks and purposes evinced by selected social agencies. Each agency`s unique function and philosophy will be examined, along with how it fits into the public service network. The course will include some combination of classroom lectures, discussions, field visits, presentations by representatives from the helping professions, and/or other appropriate instructional techniques.