SOC 201 - Intro. to Social Work and Social Welfare

Institution:

Northern Maine Community College

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Description:

3 class hours The purpose of this course is to help students explore and understand social work and social welfare. It focuses on the why, what, who, where, when, and in a beginning way, the how of social work and social welfare. The course will include modern concepts of social welfare and social work as well as examination of changes over time. Exploration of the human needs that are addressed by social welfare institutions within the context of the culture, politics, and economy of the American society will be included. In addition a brief exploration of the Canadian social welfare with comparisons will take place. A basic array of services will be discussed with special attention to services in a rural context, and to populations at risk of societal oppression.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 768-2700

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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