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Sociology 208: Introduction to Social Work
- Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to the social work profession. Because
the field of social work draws on the academic disciplines of sociology and
psychology, students will gain insight into the social and environmental
factors that influence individual lives. Students will become acquainted
with the challenges and rewards of social work. Social service agencies, as
well as current social policies, will also be discussed. Other topics will
include social work practice in family & children’s services, health care,
schools, criminal justice, substance abuse, and workplace settings.
- Topics Covered:
- Historical development of the social work field
- Professional ethics
- Current and historical changes in social policy
- Diverse population groups
- Structure of social services
- Poverty and at-risk populations
- Social work practice in the following settings:
Family and children’s services, Mental health, Health care, Workplace,
Schools, Substance abuse, Older adult population, Criminal justice
- Textbook Information:
The Social Work Experience: An
Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare, 4th edition
Author: Mary Ann Suppes and Carolyn Cressy Wells
McGraw-Hill Publishers (www.mhhe.com)
ISBN: 978-0-07-248597-4
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