An introductory course tracing the development of social work as a profession including an examination of the knowledge, skill and attitudinal base of the profession and professional roles and functions. Restricted to Social Work majors, others by School permission. Restricted to Social Work majors, others by School permission. An advanced policy course taking an analytical approach to contemporary social welfare policy issues and current social welfare programs. First practice course emphasizing development of skills and interventive methods with individuals, families and small groups.
Course includes both didactic and experiential learning components.
Restricted to Social Work majors, others by School permission. Second practice course emphasizing intervention at the community and organizational level. Builds upon theoretical and practical content of SOW 4341. Course includes both didactic and experiential learning components. Completion of all social work core courses except SOW 4233.