Social Work Module (Sample Coursework)
Fall Semester
200. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE
3 hours credit
Introduction to social work as a profession. Examination of the
social welfare system as society’s response to human need and
structure for delivery of social services. Overview of fields of
social welfare service and social work roles in each field.
Twenty-five hours of volunteer service in a social agency
required.
Spring Semester
101. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
4 hours credit
Identification and analysis of basic concepts of sociology;
study of inter-relatedness of structures, systems and
institutions, and of the social processes by which society
evolves.
300. HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I
3 hours credit
Examines the individual, family and peer group in the context of
social systems using a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual
perspective. Explores human development through the lifespan.
Presents theories which explain human behavior and inform social
work practices. Focuses on privilege, oppression, prejudice and
discrimination. Develops foundation assessment skills.
305. SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY
3 hours credit
Historical and analytical overview of social welfare policy in
the United States. Selective examination of contemporary
programs and services; analysis of policies; issues and
problems;
evaluation of programs and services for effectiveness.
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