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Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare - TCSU SW 110

Description

Introduction to Social Welfare institutions, policies, and the social work profession. Emphasis is on history, knowledge base, value systems, and specific fields of practice.

Minimum Unit Requirements

3 semester units

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the historical development of social work and social welfare;
2. Define and describe the fields of social work, social welfare, and human services;
3. Describe the relationship of the field to sociology, psychology, and other related fields;
4. Explain and analyze contemporary policies and social problems and services to meet these problems; and
5. Identify and discuss the values and ethics of the profession.

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