SOCW 600: Foundations of Social Work and Social Welfare

Introduces issues in social welfare by highlighting the social work profession’s commitment to serve diverse and at-risk populations, as well as promote social, economic, and environmental justice. Provides students with opportunities to examine how historical, political, economic, and cultural contexts influence the structure and functions of oppression and the social welfare delivery system. Students gain knowledge and develop critical analysis skills for examining systems of privileges and oppression based on race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social and economic status, age, ability status, religion, and nativity status. Emphasis is also placed on professional values and ethics. Offered by Social Work. May not be repeated for credit.