Introduction to Social Work

SOC W 200 | University Course

Social welfare as a social institution; social work as a profession.

Course Details

Note

Students will be required to view the film The Pursuit of Happyness. Use a local library or www.justwatch.com to find viewing options.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Social Work: A Helping Profession
Lesson 2: An Evolving Profession
Lesson 3: Social Work and Social Systems
Lesson 4: The Social Service Delivery System
Lesson 5: Values and Ethics in Social Work
Lesson 6: Social Work and Social Justice
Lesson 7: Diversity and Social Work
Lesson 8: Empowerment Social Work Practice
Lesson 9: Social Work Functions and Roles
Lesson 10: Social Work and Social Policy
Lesson 11: Social Work and Scarce Resources
Lesson 12: Social Work in Criminal Justice
Lesson 13: Social Work in Health and Rehabilitation Services
Lesson 14: Social Work in Mental Health
Lesson 15: Social Work with Families
Lesson 16: Social Work in Child Welfare Services
Lesson 17: Social Work in the Schools
Lesson 18: Adult and Aging Services

Syllabus

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Textbooks

	Vital Source (eBook)	Amazon*	Library
Social work: An empowering profession- 8th Edition (Required) by: B. L. DuBois and K. K. Miley ISBN: 9780205848942 2013 Pearson	Purchase from: $74.99	Buy on Amazon	Borrow