SOWK 1010 - Introduction to Social Work

4.5 Credits

This course is for students who want to explore a possible major in social work and/or to learn more about social work and its functions in society. Students examine historical and current issues and problems in social welfare, social services, and the social work progression. The course focuses on the values, beliefs, and goals of social work in the United States.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Identify as a professional social worker and conduct one’s self accordingly.
Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice.
Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments.
Engage diversity and difference in practice.
Advance human rights and social and economic justice.
Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research.
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment.
Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services.
Respond to contexts that shape practice.
Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

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