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SWU 171 Introduction to Social Work
Credit Hours:  3
Effective Term: Fall 2011
SUN#: 
AGEC: Social and Behavioral Sciences  
Credit Breakdown: 3 Lectures
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F
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Description: A descriptive and analytical historical perspective of the profession of social work, of social problems and of the social welfare system.

Prerequisites: RDG094

Corequisites: None

Recommendations:

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Comprehension Level) Describe the historical background and societal values which underpin social work practice and the role of social workers in various fields of practice.
2. (Comprehension Level) Relate and explain the history of the American social welfare system and the history of various oppressed populations as they relate to the American social welfare system.
3. (Analysis Level) Differentiate social work from the human service professions.
4. (Evaluation Level) Explain how race, sex, sexual orientation, economic status, physical or mental ability, age, and religion affect social work clients and the practice of social work.
5. (Analysis Level) Discuss social work's historic and current role in working with at-risk populations and working toward social and economic justice.
6. (Comprehension Level) Articulate the theories from a variety of fields that provide the basis of social workers' understanding of social problems and the interventions developed to address those problems.
7. (Analysis Level) Explain the relationship between social problems and the interventions developed to address them.
8. (Synthesis Level) Explain how a student's values and beliefs, and social work values and ethics relate to and influence social work practice.
9. (Comprehension Level) Relate and explain the history of the social work profession and social welfare.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
1. Describe the key concepts of social work and provide specific examples.
2. Develop a project that identifies relevant social and cultural issues.
3. Produce a study of previous and current interventions to address the social issues in America.
4. Develop and discuss different theories and perspectives pertaining to the relevant social issues including: race, sex, sexual orientation, economic status, physical or mental ability, age and religion.
5. Using critical thinking skills, the students will be able to compare and contrast social programs and provide alternative solutions to working with various oppressed populations within the social welfare system.
6. Students will participate in 20 hours of on site volunteer work to accquaint the students with the field of social work and what the responsibilities of a social worker entail.