Introduction to Social Work

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of social work. It offers an overview of the settings in which social workers practice, the populations they encounter, the social problems they address, and the interventions they utilize. Students are introduced to systems theory, social policies with guide practice and the relationship of these concepts to advocacy and social change. The course will examine the knowledge, values, ethics, and skills necessary for effective generalist social work practice. Students complete an agency volunteer/shadowing experience.