Survey of Society Social Work

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This course offers a beginning knowledge and historical understanding of the profession of social work, as well as the social institution of social welfare and health. Basic social welfare concepts and social and behavioral theories are studied analyzing current events through a social justice lens using critical thinking skills. In addition to engaging diversity, students are introduced to a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model, policy analysis, generalist social work practice, resolving ethical dilemmas, and the variety of roles social workers perform along with the settings in which they practice. Course Attributes: Solidarity & Kinship Flag, Gender & Diversity Studies, Social Sci Elect/Integrations College of Health and Human Sciences Social Work