SOWK 1101 - Introduction to Social Work Prerequisite

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Stockton University

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Description:

Open only to freshmen and sophomores. 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 Social & Behavioral Sciences Division Social Work Department

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stockton.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 652-1776

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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