Credits:
3
Substitutes:
Students will be introduced the field of social work and social service work, its values and ethics as a profession. Social work theories that guide the action of practice will be introduced. Students will learn to assess strengths and limitations from individual and community perspectives. Alternative outlooks based in Indigenous ways of knowing on problem solving, self-concept and growth will be explored through the 7 Grandfathers and Medicine Wheel teachings. The teachings of the Sacred Tree will provide a basis for course work.