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FALL 2024 / SOWK / SOWK 100Social Work
SOWK 100 - Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)
This course provides an introduction and overview of the profession of social work. Students will be introduced to the terms, concepts, people and critical events that shaped the profession. Emphasis is on the structure and functions of the social welfare delivery system. The course focuses on the values, ethics, and methods of generalist social work practice with an emphasis on diversity. Students will learn about basic social welfare policies, community agencies, and at-risk populations Additional topics that will be covered include: the role of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in maintaining and strengthening social work education and profession standards; the importance of human service agencies in fostering and not diminishing the quality of services; and developing an understanding of social justice.
1 session(s) offered.
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| Class # 41258 | Instructor: Kendra Knight | Session Eight Week - First | ||
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| Lecture | Time: 06:00PM-08:45PM | Days: MW | Video Conferencing | Dates: 08/19/24-10/14/24 |
| Notes | Class meets 1st 8 weeks: 8/19 - 10/14 includes final exam. This course will be delivered using streaming video at the day and time indicated. Please check your schedule to determine the appropriate campus for book purchase or online at https://mcckc.edu/bookstores. | |||
| Enrollment | To enroll, you'll need the class # (e.g. 46421) for each of your selected classes. |
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| Textbooks | To find textbooks, required for your class, you'll need to know the class#, campus and term. |
| Support Services | Students with documented disabilities may request assistance at Disability Support Services offices. |
Instructional expenses may change per semester basis; refer to the Tuition page for more information about tuition and Instructional expenses.
The purpose of this schedule is to provide information. It does not constitute a contract. Classes may be added, combined or cancelled and instructors may be changed at the discretion of Metropolitan Community College.
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