SOCW 101 - Introduction to Social Work

3 credits (3 lecture)
This course provides students with the knowledge and values of social work at the introductory level. Students will examine the history of social work, values and ethics held in social work, practice principles, interventive methodology, as well as the generalist base of social work practice. It explores the delivery networks in the social welfare system and the commitment that social work holds to realizing social justice. This course meets the General Education competency of Values, Ethics, and Diverse Perspectives (VE).
Corerequisite(s): ENGL 101