SSW - 120 Foundations of Social Service Practice

3 Credit(s)
This course examines the theories and skills specific to the helping roles assumed by social service workers in non-metropolitan and rural communities. Topics include: assessment and case management, the community, natural helping systems and self-help groups, empowerment and change, and problem solving approaches for working effectively with people within a human service framework.

Prerequisite(s):

C+ in English 12 or equivalent or successful English assessment
; or Admission into the Social Services Diploma or Human Services Diploma Program. University Transfer students require a C+ or better in Grade 12 English or equivalent, instructor permission and a letter of intent.

For information about transferability: BC Transfer Guide

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