See p. 112 for description.
Further information is available from the department chair.
An introduction to a variety of principles and techniques which contribute to self-actualization and effective interpersonal interaction. Students will be provided an opportunity to apply concepts to their own lives and to develop interpersonal and problem-managing skills. A comparative study of social welfare programs for children and families in selected countries of the world. An overview of the social work profession as an art and a science. Students will be introduced to the history of the profession, the knowledge base and values of the profession, selected settings in which social work is practiced, selected methods and techniques that are common to social work practice, and a range of populations that are typically served by social workers.