SOC 220 - Introduction to Social Work

1. Introduction to the field of social work
2. History of social welfare institutions
3. Nature and characteristic of the profession: value base, knowledge base, skill base
4. Fields of practice
5. Major concerns of social work
6. Current developments in social work
7. Perspectives for the future

1. Define social work, social welfare, and social services. (1)
2. Distinguish social work from the other helping professions. (3)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the history and philosophy of social work. (2,3)
4. Identify methods of social work practice in the delivery of service of social welfare programs. (5,6)
5. Identify the services and programs of the major fields of practice. (4,5,6)
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic nature of social work and social welfare. (5,6)
7. Formulate a perspective toward the future of social work as a viable profession. (7)

1. Employ thoughtful and precise writing (a minimum of 1500 words), critical reasoning, and analytical discourse through assigned writing tasks, essay examinations, journals, and/or research papers.