SOW 101 - Introduction to Social Work

 
Description
This course is a survey of American social work including its historical roots, its major processes (social casework, social group work and community organization) and its settings. Special attention is paid to the role of the social worker in the alleviation of community problems. Coursework in this area provides students with the knowledge and values of social work at the introductory level.

1. Verbalize the key concepts and perspectives of social work.
2. Outline the history of social work.
3. Discuss the impact of race, ethnicity and gender on social work.
4. Demonstrate social work methods of intervention with individuals, groups and communities.
5. Describe social work fields of practice and the populations served by social workers.
6. Summarize the knowledge, values and skill base necessary to practice social work.
7. Express sensitivity toward ‘undesirable’ populations within our society.
8. Explore the importance of self awareness as it relates to social work practice.
9. Demonstrate professional behavior and communication.
10. Recognize the importance of managing personal values as it relates to social work practice.
11. Identify generalist social work assessment models.
12. Examine how diverse concerns influence and shape life experience.

1. Key concepts and perspectives of Social Work
2. History of Social Work
3. Diversity and social equality
4. Social Work methods of intervention
5. Fields of practice in Social Work
6. Educating Social Workers
7. Future of Social Work
8. Social justice
9. Empowerment
10. Strength-based perspective

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