Social Sciences 205 - Introduction to Social Work

Institution:

St. Joseph's University New York

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Description:

Scientific approach to social work as a profession within the structure of modern society; its principles and application of concepts. Techniques of observation, interviewing, elements of a social history, interpretation of case material. Methods of casework, group work, community organization; role of the social worker functioning in a variety of settings-as practitioner, as consultant to allied fields. This is a pre-professional course and may not be offered for core curriculum. Not open to Freshmen. 3 hours a week, 1 semester, 3 credits. Fall 2007, 2009

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sjcny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 940-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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