An introduction to professional skills. May be taken concurrently with an applied pre-professional experience in human services. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: 24 semester hours completed

An introduction to professional skills through an applied experience in a community-based or human service-related setting. Each credit will require a minimum 50 contact hours in a professional experience.  CR/NC only. Pre/Co-requisite: SWK 205.

Social work's historical role in American social policies. Overview and analysis of policies related to social well-being, oppression, justice, and social programs.

Theoretical and practical overview of community development as a core social work competency, focusing on critical issues confronting communities in the 21st century. Prerequisites: Completion of two courses from University Program groups III-A, III-B, IV-A, or IV-C.