SW 150 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites:

IRW 98 or above (C or above) OR
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 400 and above OR
ACT English and Reading combined score 26 and above (valid February 2018 forward) OR
Accuplacer Writing of 4 and NextGen Reading of 249 and above (valid October 2018 forward) OR
Accuplacer Writing of 5 above (valid October 2018 forward)

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course introduces students to the fields of social work, social welfare, and human services. The knowledge, skills, ethics and values needed for effective social work practice are examined through the generalist social work perspective; a systems approach that includes best practices for enhancing the functioning of individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities.

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None