SOW 210 - Introduction to Social Work

Institution:

Cabrini University - Closed

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course provides an introductory overview of the development and purposes of social work and social welfare and the knowledge, values, and skills of the social work profession. Content focuses on introduction to the major systems, problems, and populations with which social workers practice. Students are oriented to the various social worker roles and the basic qualities, skills, and functions of effective practice in each of these capacities. The importance of the helping relationship and working in partnership with clients is emphasized. Students are introduced to the person-and- environment, strengths, and empowerment perspectives, and the micro, mezzo, and macro system levels. Topics covered include poverty and public welfare, child welfare, mental health, addictions, and medical social work, physical and mental disabilities, education and employment issues, immigration, family problems and services to families, criminal justice and juvenile delinquency, gerontological social work, racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination and oppression, and the impact of discrimination and oppression on access to resources, services and opportunities, and on the well-being of systems of all sizes. This course is a prerequisite for all 300-level and 400-level social work courses and is open to non- social work majors. Course is required for all social work majors and is the prerequisite for all social work courses required for the major except SOW 303, which may be taken concurrently. Individual & Society Exploration Offered fall and spring. 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.cabrini.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 902-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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