A principal focus is the study of the most common settings of social work practice as well as trends and innovations involving less common contexts. Since many people who take Introduction to Social Work will not go on to become professional social workers, this has been designed not as simply a training course in social work, but rather as an examination of the field of social work that is sympathetic to the experiences of social workers, their clients and problems. It is not committed to the defense of anyone's values or occupational position. Sophmore standing or consent of instructor. Orders are shipped via UPS, so please include a street address.
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Since changes in edition can take place, students are advised to wait and purchase texts after enrolling in the course and receiving the course study guide. A History . U.S. Government Printing Office, 1973. There Are No Children Here . Anchor Books, 1991.