Description
This course will examine the profession of social work, its
historical roots and trends, the role of the generalist, and the
settings of practice. Contemporary and future issues facing the
profession will be explored. The critical nature of lifelong
learning and evidence-based practice will be stressed. Skills of
practice across boundaries of difference will be covered including
older adults, homeless, children, women, GLBT, disabilities,
refugees and immigrants, religions, ethnicity, culture and
nationalities. The concept of systemic oppression will be
introduced. (3 s.h.)