SWK 3090 - Philosophy of Social Work

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Admitted to major

Description: This course will examine the historical, philosophical, value based, and ethical underpinnings of the social work profession. The history of social work and social welfare in the United States will be critically analyzed with regard to how this history affects practice and those we serve. This course discusses, applies, and practices the ethics and values of the profession, models of ethical decision-making, and reasoning and critical thinking to decision-making. Students will explore how oppression has influenced social work practice both historically and contemporarily. Students will discuss and explore legal, ethical, and moral dilemmas and the obligations and challenges for social workers in practice.