Introduction to Social Work with Field Hours

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to the social work profession through a historical, ethical, and value-based exploration within a transcultural perspective. A focus on the skills and knowledge base of the profession as well its advocacy foundation with at-risk, disenfranchised, and marginalized populations will be presented. Students will also have an introduction to field education through required pre-practicum hours. Course objectives and format methodology is based upon the core competencies and practice behaviors designed by the CSWE. 1. To construct a beginning understanding and demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors in social work practice. 2. To demonstrate an understanding of how the social work generalist practitioner engages in diversity and difference in practice. 3. To understand how the social work generalist practitioner advances human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. 4. To construct a beginning understanding of how the social work generalist practitioner engages in practice-informed research and research-informed practice. 5. To demonstrate an understanding of the role policy play in the practice of generalist social workers. 6. To construct an understanding of how social workers, intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.