SOCW 601 - HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL WORK

3 cr

Description This course is an introduction to the historic and contemporary profession of Social Work. Students learn the core values, assumptions, theory, guiding principles, and the “Code of Ethics.” Students analyze the development of the profession through critical exploration of the profession’s history within the larger context of national and international history. Students learn to utilize professional ethics and how they inform competent practice, support non-discrimination, and further the practice of pursuing social justice.

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