General Information

• Name: Introduction to Social Work
• Discipline: Social Work (SW)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Introduces the profession of social work within a historical context. Emphasis on values, human diversity, analysis of social problem solving and fields of practice.

II: Course Objectives

• This course is designed to introduce students to the major concepts of social work careers and interventions with at risk populations.
• Students will gain the concept of professionalism within the field of social work.
• To develop an understanding of both social work methods and theories, as well as ethical concerns within the field of social work.
• Students will gain knowledge pertaining to social work and how to apply those principals to the human services professions.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Communication:
▪have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

Analysis:
▪ have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.

Personal Development:
▪have problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills.

Community Commitment
▪understand the importance of diversity, and ethics in the modern world.