An introductory overview of social welfare and the societal institutions in the U.S. that structure the provision of social services. The course presents a historical perspective on the development of U.S. social work and human services. Special attention is given to current service delivery systems, their policies and procedures, and the tasks of culturally responsive social workers and human service workers within those settings.
SOC 11-Sec 981 has one scheduled in-person meeting on Zoom on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 5-6PM. Enrolled students will be sent a Zoom link and are required to attend in order to stay enrolled in the class. Students seeking to add the class may also attend. Please see details on the instructor's website: instructor's website. This class requires use of Canvas. Students will complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet-enabled device. This class is part of CityOnline and is 6 weeks. For student support and other services, students can check Welcome to CityOnline.
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188