SOCW Courses:

SOCW 6002 - Changing Lives, Changing Society: Introduction to Social Work

(3 credits)

This is a foundation course designed to introduce students to the social work profession. Students explore the history of the profession, the characteristics of generalist practice, social work practice settings, and professional values and ethics. Students also develop knowledge of current issues and directions for the profession, and the requirements and challenges of being a professional social worker.