Course Details

SC 210 Overview

Students will be introduced to the social work profession and social welfare policy. The course includes the history, mission and philosophy of social work; issues involving diversity in ethnic background, race, class, gender and culture in our society; the nature and effects of social policy; current social policy analysis; political and organizational processes used to influence policy; and the framework of current social policy as it is related to social and economic justice. Prerequisite: SC 101 or sophomore standing.