SOC 160 - Introduction to Social Work

3 Credit(s)
This course provides a basic understanding of how the American system of social services and the social work profession combine in order to meet the personal and social needs of persons considered “at-risk” in a variety of settings. The course is designed to introduce students to the entry-level, generalist social work practitioner profession and how to empower the function of social work in modern American society. Students are required to volunteer in a social service setting for a minimum of 40 hours throughout the semester. This activity serves as a microcosm into the social work profession, gaining insight into agency/program function with opportunity for direct client interaction. Lecture Hours: 48

Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework.