SW 150 - Introduction to Social Welfare

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)

Description: This class introduces the historical development of social welfare in the Old and New worlds. The context of the course is founded in an overview of Social Work, Social Welfare and role of the Social Workers. The course provides a description of the establishment of Social Welfare and Social Service Programs existing in the United States. An emphasis is on the discussion of values underlying the existing social systems.

Department Consent: No Consent