Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Distance
This course introduces students to social work practice through an exploration of the history, philosophical foundation and theoretical perspectives of the profession of social work. This includes a review of the relevant codes of ethics and practice standards that guide practitioners and an overview of the roles in which social workers become involved. The course also examines the social structures influencing people's lives and how various sources and forms of oppression and marginalization impact the lives of people in Canadian society.
Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCW 2060, SOCW 2061, HUMS 2060.
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