SWK 1010 - Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work

Institution:

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Description:

3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Satisfaction of General Studies-Level I requirements This course presents historical and philosophical perspectives of social work generalist practice and social welfare programs in response to human need and societal problems. An overview is provided of the social worker's role in the fields of health, mental health, family and child welfare, corrections, and on behalf of special groups such as ethnic minorities, the aged, the developmentally delayed, women and children, and gays and lesbians. (General Studies Course-Level II, Social Sciences)

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.msudenver.edu/

Phone Number:

(303) 556-3058

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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