SWS

This course provides an overview of the fundamental aspects of the helping professions and gives students the opportunity to consider their interest in and potential for social work practice. Students will be introduced to the values and ethics of the social work profession and learn the stages of the helping process. Various fields of practice will be explored, and issues such as poverty and homelessness, mental health and child welfare will be examined. Open to non-majors, this course is offered in the fall semester only.