SWK 241 - Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare

Institution:

Meredith College

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Description:

(Fall and Spring Course Offered Every Year) An overview of the profession of social work and the American Social Welfare Institution, examining the history of the American social welfare system and the contemporary structure of services as well as the role of policy in service delivery, social work practice, and attainment of individual and social well-being. The history, mission, and philosophy of the social work profession are also presented with an emphasis on the generalist model of social work practice. Students test their interest in social work through completion of 30 hours of service learning in a social welfare agency.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meredith.edu

Phone Number:

(919) 760-8600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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