SSW 615 - Contemporary Controversies

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This seminar provides an opportunity for students to engage in critical examination of controversial issues that impact the profession of social work today. The course focuses on developing students' abilities to research, examine and critically evaluate a variety of positions on controversial issues and to develop and defend, both verbally and in writing, a personal position that is ethical and consistent with the student's values and beliefs. Course content will be determined to a large extent by issues of interest to students in the class. Issues to be examined will also include controversial issues of interest to the instructor and other faculty members, who will present on controversial issues relevant to their own practice and research interests. Controversial Issues in social policy, social welfare policy, multicultural practice, child welfare, social work ethics and professional practice may all be addressed. Must be enrolled in: Master of Social Work.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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