MSW 500 - Intro Social Policy/Soc Work Profes

3 Credits

This course will cover the history and development of the social work profession and policy including an understanding of where social work practice is located relative to other service provider professions, organizations, and the credentialing process. A particular focus in the course will be placed upon the foundations of knowledge and various fields of social work practice both at the individual, family, group, organization and societal/macro level. Areas of social work specialization will be covered with particular attention given to diverse populations and the social work field itself through the lens of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Credit Type Code: Letter Grade