SOC200 — Introduction to Social Work 3 Hours
Students will be introduced to the profession of social work with an emphasis on the generalist approach. The course will encourage the student to develop reasoning capacities while examining some of the controversial contemporary issues in social welfare. Current social services available and gaps in services will be explored by the student. The student will examine the knowledge skills and values needed for effective social work practice. ELA Placement: ELA 099 Requirement Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/week Fourth Semester - 17-18 Hours Course # Course Title Hours Physical Science 3 Hours Humanities / Fine Arts 3 Hours ** Electives 5-6 Hours * SOC116 General Cultural Anthropology 3 Hours An analysis of the origin and basis of culture - its major components cultural variation cultural evolution and cultural adaptation. Analysis of selected cultures as case studies. ELA Placement: ENG 101 Requirement Prerequisite: SOC 115 is recommended. Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/week Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S1 901N