Beginning generalist social work practice includes traditional social work positions such as mental health, social work with elderly, medical social work, corrections, family and children s services, and may also include case management, human resources, special ministries in churches, community planning, recreation, work with the disabled and any other position which requires ability to work with people and the community. A minimum course grade of C- is required for each of the courses of the major. In addition to meeting the general education requirements of the university, students must complete a total of 30 credit hours with 24 credit hours in departmental offerings and six credit hours in supporting courses. A minimum course grade of C- is required for each of the courses of the minor. An examination of the profession of social work and the institution of social welfare from historical and contemporary perspectives.
Course includes a modest volunteer assignment.
Recommended in freshman year. Offered both semesters. SWK 121 Fields of Practice in the Social Services A survey of many of the fields of generalist social work practice including income maintenance, mental health, family and children s services, corrections, aging services, medical and school social work. Study of the issues relating to these fields includes recognition of the social problems causing the need for services, the structure and extent of current services and issues in each field. Course will include agency visits.