SWK-131: Introduction to Social Work

Catalog Info

Title when registering
Introduction to Social Work
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Pre-requisites
ENG 131 Eligible
Course Description

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.

Office Contact
School of Health and Human Services: 313-845-9877, hhsinfo@hfcc.edu, Health Careers Education Ctr, Room: G-132
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2024 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.