SW 120 - Introduction to Social Work

    Recent Professors
    D. Smith, C. McCray, N. Jackson
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Students will use a social problems approach to describe how poverty, child abuse, substance abuse, health and mental health issues, sexism, racism, other forms of discrimination, crime and other social issues affect people. Provides a framework for analyzing policy issues and for making informed civic decisions on social issues. Students are asked to volunteer at a social service/community service agency to observe and report on how social workers attempt to assess and address social problems. (CSU)
    Usually Held
    Mon 8:30am–11:45am, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm