The course takes a generalist practitioner approach to introduce social work philosophy, values, ethics, and the social work processes embedded within the field. This course is intended to provide students with a basic knowledge of the different elements of the social systems approach and how change can affect an individual’s and family’s ability to meet human needs.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Social work philosophy, values, and ethics (National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Ethics)
Analyze the historical factors affecting current social work trends.
- Social work professions, degrees and certifications
Compare and contrast the different professional social worker roles.
- History of social welfare practices
Analyze the historical factors affecting current social work trends.
- Social work system approaches
Identify and discuss the application of social systems approaches.
Compare and contrast the different professional social worker roles. - Social work resources
Discuss vulnerable groups and their representation in human services agency as well as their social, financial, and political challenges.
- Vulnerable groups served at internship
Discuss vulnerable groups and their representation in human services agency as well as their social, financial, and political challenges.
- Human services social work resources at internship
Discuss vulnerable groups and their representation in human services agency as well as their social, financial, and political challenges.
- Social worker professionalism
Compare and contrast the different professional social worker roles.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of academic achievement may include, but not limited to case studies, quizzes, research projects, research papers, daily interactive journals, group assignments, and final exam.
Students must have a cleared criminal background check within the last year.
To be determined by Program Faculty