SOWK 500 - Social Work Bridge

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Provides a survey of the social work profession and an introduction to social welfare in the United States. The course includes content on ideologies, historic perspectives, values, ethics, generalist social work practice, and various social welfare fields. It will also include research and human behavior components central to the profession. Social work practice will concentrate on the problem-solving process with an emphasis on systems theory and the stages of change theory. Emphasizes appreciation of human diversity and a commitment to social and economic justice. The course is designed for graduate level, Advanced Standing social n++ work students. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to lectures, readings, papers, reflections, and role plays.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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