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SW 101

Intro Social Work

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB+
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Overview

Description

Acquaints students with the values of and fields of practice within the social work profession. Emphasis on human diversity and generalist practice.

Units

3 units

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • identify, describe, and distinguish between the various fields of practice within the social work profession.
  • distinguish between micro, mezzo, and macro practice.
  • identify and articulate the ethical principles and core social work values expounded by NASW.
  • conduct searches for scholarly articles using electronic databases.
  • critically examine multiple dimensions of a social issue.
  • define and distinguish between cultural humility, power, privilege, discrimination, and oppression.
  • define generalist practice and accurately describe the roles and functions that constitute social work practice.