SWK 200 - Introduction to Social Work

Institution:

CUNY College of Staten Island

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Description:

4 hours; 4 credits Introduction to the field of social work and the social welfare system of the United States. Topics will include the development and sociology of the profession, theoretical foundations and current methods of practice, exploration of the diverse fields of practice, and the agencies that provide services to individuals, families, groups, and communities. The course will also explore the role and function of social workers in the face of expanding concepts of need and a changing political, social, and economic environment. Cross-cultural, feminist, and radical perspectives will also be examined. Pre- or corequisites: ENG 111, SOC 100

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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