SOW 2020 - Introduction to Social Work

Institution:

Chipola College

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Description:

This course is a survey of the Social Worker profession from its historical roots to the present. Emphasis is placed upon introducing students to the fi eld, practice standards, issues in social welfare, and the social work process and practice settings. Specifi c emphasis will be placed upon the role of social workers in enhancing the human condition. Students will be afforded the opprotunity to learn about the role that professional social workers play in attaining equality of opportunities and social justice. Emphasis will also be placed upon the empowerment of humans to attain societal goals. Core societal problems such as incomes inequality, racism, sexism and inequality of opportunity will also be addressed. Students will also be exposed to generalist practice modalities that are designed to effect positive change in the individual and society. 3 semester hours credit. [A]

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.chipola.edu

Phone Number:

(850) 526-2761

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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