SOC 257 - Topics: Social Work and Social Justice (1)

What is social work? How does the profession of social work contribute to social justice in the United States? This course takes a sociological approach to examine the historical and contemporary ways in which social work practices and policies impact diverse and/or at risk populations. Throughout the course, we will explore the values and ethics of social work, meet with practicing social workers, and explore topics such as poverty, racial inequality, mental and physical health, criminal justice, education, and other forms of social injustice and oppression. Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or a W course.
(Social Science) (Intercultural Literacy Intensive)