SW 202: Introduction to Social Work

An introduction to the historical development of the social work profession including its purpose, global context, professional social work values and ethics. The course will also explore the breadth of social work practice and introduce students to the types of practice skills utilized by social workers. Students are introduced to the: department goals and competency expectations of the program, and general expectation of social work majors. This class is used as the key orientation course that introduces students to the department’s mission, curriculum, and department disposition and scholarly expectations from students. Students are also required to successfully complete the department admission requirements as outlined in the Admissions Handbook to become an official social work major. Students are required to participate in a 15-hour service learning project to familiarize themselves with social service agencies and how volunteers and social workers function within these agencies.