Introduction to Social Work

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the profession of generalist social work. Basic social work knowledge and values are presented along with an historical overview and perspectives related to the development of the profession. Areas of study include health, welfare, protective services, as well as, demographic and political issues impacting service delivery and the profession. This course is designed to familiarize students with the social work profession and help them decide if they wish to pursue social work as an area of emphasis (major).

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Blog One: Chapter One

Please define social work in your own words. Why do you think people enter into the social work profession? Please ask five people what they think social work is. Please list their answers. What do you think about what they said?

Friday, August 20, 2010

Welcome and Get to Know You

Welcome to the CU Introduction to Social Work Blog site. Share some things about yourself (i.e., where you are from, what you are wanting to do when you graduate college, your major/minor/area, hopes, goals, dreams, aspirations, etc.)