Emphasis on distributive problems and forms of stratification. I, II Two lectures and three hours of fieldwork. Orientation to field of social work. Develop understanding of social work principles, goals, values, and methods through readings and class discussion. An unpaid assignment in an agency setting is required.
Scheduling is flexible.
I, II Developing understanding and ability to evaluate various concepts, attitudes and value systems as they relate to marriage and other contemporary human relationships. Assist students in acquiring abilities to develop and sustain interpersonal relationships. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Understanding of the American society as a culturally pluralistic social process and an understanding of social work as a culturally directed profession with emphasis on the concept of cultural identities created by one's values, ideologies, knowledge and behavior.