SOCW Mental Health Services

An overview of the history and development of social work as a profession. The course is designed to foster a philosophical, historical and critical understanding of the social work profession, including social work ethics, and areas of practice utilized under a Generalist Intervention Model.

This course offers a historical and contemporary examination of legislature and resulting programs, policies, and services in the context of the social welfare system in the United States. Special attention is given to the political, economic, environmental, and social conditions that prompted the development of legislation to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Societal responses to legislation are also considered. (SOCW-2362 is included in the Social Work Field of Study.)

A supervised experiential learning course designed to integrate program study with introductory exposure to the field of social work. In conjunction with individual study and/or seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of social work and/or social institutions. The academic cooperative is not a social work skills-based practice experience, but instead, an observational volunteer experience.