Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science The Social Work major focuses on promoting social justice, enhancing human well-being, and helping individuals, families, and communities address and overcome social and economic challenges. Students gain skills in case management, clinical practice, community organizing, policy analysis, and research methods, preparing for careers in social service agencies, healthcare settings, schools, and community organizations. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles and values of social work practice. - Develop skills in case management and clinical practice. - Learn community organizing and advocacy techniques. - Explore policy analysis and social welfare programs. - Analyze research methods and data analysis techniques in social work. - Develop critical thinking, empathy, and cultural competence. - Understand ethical considerations and professional standards in social work. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Social Work** - Overview of social work principles, values, and history. 2. **Case Management and Clinical Practice** - Techniques for assessing, planning, and intervening with individuals, families, and groups. 3. **Community Organizing and Advocacy** - Strategies for organizing communities, advocating for social justice, and promoting social change. 4. **Policy Analysis and Social Welfare** - Analysis of social welfare policies, programs, and their impact on society. 5. **Research Methods in Social Work** - Techniques for conducting research, collecting data, and analyzing findings in social work. 6. **Human Behavior and Social Environment** - Understanding human development, behavior, and the social environment's influence on individuals and families. 7. **Cultural Competence and Diversity** - Principles of cultural competence, diversity, and inclusive practices in social work. 8. **Ethical Considerations in Social Work** - Professional ethics, values, and legal considerations in social work practice. 9. **Field Education/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in social work settings, such as social service agencies, healthcare facilities, schools, or community organizations. 10. **Capstone Project/Integrative Seminar** - Comprehensive project or integrative seminar applying social work skills, such as conducting a community needs assessment, developing a policy analysis, or designing a clinical intervention plan. **Assessment Methods:** - Case management and clinical practice reports, community organizing and advocacy projects, policy analysis and social welfare studies, research methods and data analysis reports, human behavior and social environment essays, cultural competence and diversity projects, ethical considerations in social work essays, field education/practicum reports, capstone projects/integrative seminars, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Social Work" by various authors. - "Case Management and Clinical Practice" by various authors. - "Community Organizing and Advocacy" by various authors. - "Policy Analysis and Social Welfare" by various authors. - "Research Methods in Social Work" by various authors. - "Human Behavior and Social Environment" by various authors. - "Cultural Competence and Diversity" by various authors. - "Ethical Considerations in Social Work" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of sociology, psychology, and an interest in social work and community service. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree. For advanced practice, a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree typically takes 2 years. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue licensure and certifications such as the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) exams, depending on the region and specific requirements. **Target Audience:** Aspiring social workers, case managers, community organizers, policy analysts, and professionals seeking careers in social service agencies, healthcare settings, schools, community organizations, government agencies, and related fields. This major equips students with the practical and theoretical skills needed to excel in social work, supporting careers in various roles within social service agencies, healthcare settings, community organizations, and related fields.