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SOC 250 - Introduction to Social Work


Students are introduced to the profession of social work.  Topics covered will include the historical development of the profession, philosophical foundations for practice, theoretical perspectives for practice, ethics of social work practice, social service delivery networks, the social welfare system, social problems, human/social diversity, and social policy.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 111 Social Problems

Corequisites:  SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 111 Social Problems

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Identify the theoretical perspectives for social work practice.
  2. Identify the ethical standards for social work practice.
  3. Explain the historical development of the social work profession.
  4. Discuss the philosophical foundations for social work practice.