Nov 27, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Bulletin Home
  Programs Offered
  Course Catalog
  About Appalachian State University
  Graduate Admissions
  Expenses and Financial Aid
  Academic Requirements and Regulations
  Timelines for Graduate Students
  List of Academic Policies
  College of Arts and Sciences
  Walker College of Business
  Reich College of Education
  College of Fine and Applied Arts
  Beaver College of Health Sciences
  Hayes School of Music
HELP
2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

S W 5005 - Foundations of Social Work Practice (3)

When Offered: Fall
This course is an introduction to MSW-level professional social work. It provides a comprehensive overview of the social, political and economic contexts that led to the emergence of the profession of Social Work, areas of social work practice and service delivery systems, and professional ethics and values. This class examines both personal and professional issues related to social work practice with a focus on sensitivity to, understanding of, and appreciation for diverse cultural backgrounds.