HSER1100 Introduction to Social Work
This is an introductory level course that will develop students’ knowledge of the social work profession and values. Major topics covered include history and evolution of the social work profession, varied work setting social workers practice in, roles and responsibilities of the social work profession and understanding of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics. Students will self-assess and evaluate personal attitudes regarding human diversity, oppression and privilege as it relates to issues of social justice and systemic oppression.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Discuss the historical evolution of the social work profession
Identify major fields of practice in the social work profession
Explain generalist social work as a profession
Describe the roles and responsibilities of the social work profession within the social welfare system
Differentiate among professional social worker’s responsibility and other service providers’ responsibilities
Discuss social work’s perspective on human diversity, oppression, and privilege
Discuss the values of the profession and recognize the NASW Code of Ethics as the practice framework for generalist social work practice
Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and oral, written, and electronic communication
Identify their comfort level to work with persons different from themselves
Identify selected social problems, social welfare agencies’ responses to these issues, and the role that social workers play in these various settings
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details