Explorations in Social Work

Catalog description

This course intends to assist the prospective social worker in gaining awareness and understanding of basic tenets of the social work profession, Code of Ethics, guiding principles and values, and of practice settings. Throughout the course, students are given the opportunity to explore their interest in and potential for a career in social work. The course will also assist students in understanding social welfare systems and their development, and how social welfare policy affects people across the globe. As students learn about the various social issues that social workers help to change, students will explore how their Christian faith commands their reflection and action in tackling these issues. Meets foundational core civic engagement or general social science requirement.