This course is designed to acquaint the student with the social work profession, professional roles and functions, and social services delivery systems. As volunteers, students will have an opportunity to observe and participate in social services activities within Nebraska and Iowa communities incorporated with didactic experiences. Students will also have an opportunity to explore their vocational aptitude for social work practice via interactive encounters with clients and helping professionals. The teaching methods include lectures, guest speakers, agency visitations and classroom discussions. Also included are experiential exercises, typewritten assignments and volunteer service in a human service agency.
Attendance is mandatory at in-class seminar sessions.
All submitted work must be typewritten and double-spaced. Late papers will not be accepted. Considerable time will be spent in small group activities and practice skill exercises. Chronic tardiness and absences not only impedes your learning, but is also disruptive of the learning process and disrespectful of your peers. Please contact the instructor immediately if you are encountering any difficulties.