HUMS 103 — Introduction to Social Work and the Human Services
(formerly HS 103) Surveys the philosophies of the field of social work and all of the human services. Examines the historical and theoretical approaches to the understanding of social work and the agencies that deal with delivery of services to members of society. Includes the interrelationship of human services and examines the knowledge, values and skills of the helping process. Particular emphasis is placed on the concept of human diversity and the impact of oppression and discrimination. This course will highlight the human needs that social workers address across the life span with particular emphasis on the needs of older adults.
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