SW 200 - Intro Soc Work & Soc Welfare

Institution:

Western Connecticut State University

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Description:

This course is designed to introduce students academically and experientially to social work professional practice and the wide spectrum of social welfare services available in public, non-profit and proprietary settings. It offers the students an introduction to the knowledge base, skills, and values which underlie the practice of social work. In addition to classes, field experience in a human service setting for 30 hours during the semester is required. The course will use students' agency based field experiences as the basis for examining service delivery systems. The generalist model of social work practice will be used as a basis for teaching and learning. This course is designed to introduce students academically and experientially to social work professional practice and the wide spectrum of social welfare services available in public, non-profit and proprietary settings. It offers the students an introduction to the knowledge base, skills, and values which underlie the practice of social work. In addition to classes, field experience in a human service setting for 30 hours during the semester is required. The course will use students' agency based field experiences as the basis for examining service delivery systems. The generalist model of social work practice will be used as a basis for teaching and learning. Prerequisite: SOC 100.

Credits:

30.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcsu.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 837-8200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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