Therefore, differences in values, opinions, and beliefs of class members and guest speakers will be respected. Social work practitioners often receive intimate and detailed information from clients and must adhere to confidentiality as stated in the Code of Ethics. Therefore, information, personal experiences, and ideas shared in class are to be kept confidential. Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations for the class should inform the instructor in advance to ensure that their needs may be met. This includes avoidance of any degrading language.
Social workers are advocates for individuals, families, groups, communities, etc.
Composition Condition Writing skills are extremely important for professional social workers. All social work courses emphasize development of good writing ability. See the WCU Catalog for more information. The information from this class is important to retain, as it will be utilized in social work practice. Therefore, three exams will be given during the semester after the completion of the corresponding text chapters.