SOCW 2130 Syllabus

Subject Code

SOCW

Course Number

2130

Course Title

Social Welfare and Community Services

Prerequisites

Provisional admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Spring

Credit Hours

(2-3-3)

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts, information, and practices within the field of social services. Topics include a survey of the historical development of social services; social, legal, and clinical definitions; and a review of current information regarding indications for and methods of treatment and/or services. Students will be required to provide volunteer service to an approved placement site in their local community for an approved number of hours.