Broome
907 Upper Front Street Binghamton, NY 13901-1001
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Broome has listed this a core course in the following categories:
The core course can be applied to following SUNY Transfer Paths:
| Status: | Active |
| SUNY ID: | 148992 |
| Full Title: | Introduction to Social Work |
| Level: | Lower Division (UG) |
| CIP: | 4407 Social Work |
SOC 250
Introduction to Social Work
Students are introduced to the profession of social work. Topics covered will include the historical development of the profession, philosophical foundations for practice, theoretical perspectives for practice, ethics of social work practice, social service delivery networks, the social welfare system, social problems, human/social diversity, and social policy.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites: SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 111 Social Problems
Credits: 3
Hours: 3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Identify the theoretical perspectives for social work practice.
2. Identify the ethical standards for social work practice.
3. Explain the historical development of the social work profession.
4. Discuss the philosophical foundations for social work practice.