SOWK 2110 - Introduction to Human Services and Social Work

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course is for students who are interested in social welfare issues and/or are considering entering a social service profession. The course presents an overview of social problems, issues and trends, and the network of social agencies developed to address these concerns. The course examines the influence of personal and professional values and ethics on the helping relationship. The concept of social welfare will be discussed from a social work perspective (with an emphasis on social justice), and students will gain a basic understanding of social work in U.S. society, social work career opportunities, and contemporary issues facing social workers. Approaches relevant to work with individuals, families, groups and communities are presented, with special emphasis on Hispanic and Indigenous populations of New Mexico and the Southwest.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Reading and Writing Skills 2

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Previously HSV 1110. Read more.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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