Survey of Society Social Work

Catalog description

The course is designed to offer students a basic knowledge and understanding of societal institutions and the core concepts, skills and activities necessary to practice within them. The course also examines the historical roots of the profession; social work interventions in practice, policy, and research; the knowledge, values, ethics and skills underpinning the practice of social work with diverse populations. Students will gain an understanding of the various roles social workers perform and the settings in which they practice. Course Attributes: Solidarity & Kinship Flag, Gender & Diversity Studies, Social Sci Elect/Integrations College of Health and Human Sciences Criminal Justice