SW 200 - Social Welfare, Work & Service

Institution:

California State University-Bakersfield

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Description:

This course is designed to provide beginning knowledge of social services, current and dominant issues of social welfare, the welfare state, the nature of social work, and the interaction between individuals and their environments. The course examines the knowledge base, the value base, and the historical landmarks in the development of the social welfare system and professional social work. Classroom sessions, student assignments, readings, and guest speakers will be used to examine how social workers work with a diverse client population and how social workers contribute to solving major social problems within our society. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. GE D5

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csub.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 654-2782

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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