SWRK 200 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

Institution:

The University of Tennessee-Martin

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Description:

Introduces students to the profession of social work and provides an overview of the professional knowledge, skills and values necessary for generalist social work practice. An overview of the historical, philosophical, educational and social dimensions of the social work profession. The origins, structure and characteristics of the American social welfare system. Survey of the needs and problems people bring to social welfare agencies and patterns of societal responses. Special emphasis on rural areas.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utm.edu

Phone Number:

(731) 881-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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