2013-14 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2013-14 Catalog [Archived Catalog]

SWK 416 - Fundamental Issues in Social Work

(3 credits)
The intent of this course is to introduce students to the philosophical issues related to social work practice. Areas of study include a critical analysis of the profession’s role in society, and the relationships between social work values, its ethical guidelines, its knowledge base and research, and its practice skills. The course concludes with an analysis of the ethical and non-ethical issues facing practitioners and the various approaches to resolving ethical dilemmas.

Note: Transfer credits will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. No academic credit will be granted for social work courses taken in programs which are not accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. No academic credit will be granted, in whole or in part, for life experience or work experience.

Prerequisites: SWK140, 231, and 370, or permission of instructor.