Academic Catalog

PAC411 Social Work as a Profession

Throughout this course, students will learn about the profession of social work, social work perspectives, generalist social work, addiction counseling and social work crossovers, and contemporary issues in fields of practice. The course is designed to give students a better understanding of who social workers are, what their roles are, and a view of the diverse population that social workers serve. In the course, students will learn the strengths and empowerment perspective to social work while examining values and ethics, cultural diversity, social justice and human rights, social work practice, human behavior, populations at risk, and policy and services.

Credits

3

Offered

Online