SWK 1206 Introduction to Social Work
Explore how historical events have shaped the social work profession. Recognize personal values in the context of one's practice as social worker and identify roles and knowledge base required. Recognize social, cultural and economic justice issues related to vulnerable groups and the impact of inequality. Describe social work settings and various fields of practice. Service Learning opportunities available.
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Social Work
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes
Prereqs: NONE
Outcomes
- Identify major historical events and people that have influenced the social work profession and social welfare.
- Describe the variety of social work settings and fields of practice.
- Identify and describe the various roles and responsibilities of social workers.
- Identify the guiding ethics detailed by the NASW Code of Ethics, laws, and competencies detailed by the CSWE (2022) of Social Work education and practice.
- Identify the impact of inequality on at-risk and oppressed populations.
- Begin to recognize how personal values relate to and influence one's practice as a social worker in accordance with guiding professional ethics detailed by the NASW Code of Ethics (2021).
- Describe the strategies to promote social, economic, and environmental justice and human rights as well as anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion at individual and systems levels as detailed by CSWE (2022).
- Recognize social and cultural diversity issues in generalist social work practice.
- Identify the context of Social Justice as defined by the NASW Code of Ethics (2021) within the practice of Social Work in current practice with a historical perspective.
- Identify paths to licensure and credentialling within the field of Social Work.
Credit Hours: 3
Classroom Hours: 3