SW 150 - Introduction to Social Welfare

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

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

General Education Distribution Category Met: None