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SOWK 1101 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK |
An introductory experience designed for students who are interested in exploring social needs, social problems and society's organized response to basic human needs. The course will examine socio-historical conditions which led to the emergence of social welfare institutions and the profession of social work and introduce the concepts of generalist social work practice. The profession's efforts to ameliorate major social problems such as poverty, drug abuse, child abuse, delinquency, homelessness, unemployment, racism, and sexism will also be explored.
4.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture (do not use) Social & Behavioral Sciences Division Social Work Department |
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