Course Description

Social Work 020 Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work

Analyses of the Canadian social welfare system including its historical development, values, attitudes, social change, social problems, policies and programs from a Social Work perspective. The profession of social work is analyzed as to its functions, values, theoretical base, methods of intervention and fields of practice. (Required for admission to the Social Work program.)

2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.

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