SOCIO 201 Introduction to Social Work

Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs transfer credit
This course introduces students to the historical background and nature of social work theory, agencies, and policy. It provides insight into social service organizations and agencies. Students examine the human concerns of various at-risk populations. This course also presents the knowledge bases and skills of social work practice, and enables students to evaluate their interests and capacities for entering the profession of social work. (same as SWK 201)