SW 1010: Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (S-L)

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Created at: 2021-12-09 16:12:52

Brief description of the program: Survey of selected social welfare programs in the United States; history and development; focus on issues related to poverty and dependence. This course explores issues of fairness and equality in economic, political and social systems, and identifies the values, ethics, and practice principles of the social work profession. Students attend out-of-the-classroom events on campus and in the community to learn from social workers and social justice leaders who are engaging in work with vulnerable and at-risk populations in Detroit. Source: https://communityengagement.wayne.edu/service-learning/courses

Focus areas of this engagement: Community / Economic Development; Economic Prosperity; Governance / Civic Vitality; Human / Social Services; Inclusion / Access

Community needs and community participation in assessing those needs.: Varies depending on the project; please see "occurrences."

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