This course presents an introductory overview of human services, educating students about programs and problems in meeting social welfare needs. Emphasis is on the complexity of social services along with their historical development. The analysis of the values, attitudes, economic and political factors that affect the provision of social services are addressed. Potential solutions to social problems are also examined.

This course is designed to prepare students for direct social work practice. This course provides an introduction to social work as a profession. Content includes an examination of goals, guiding philosophy and basic assumptions of social work practice. Emphasis is on the generalist framework of social work practice. In addition the development of the analytical and practice skills of listening, relationship building, assessment, intervention and evaluation are addressed.