WGS 305: Social Work Ethics in a Diverse Society

Course Description

Introduces the student to the framework of ethics in a diverse society for generalist practice, focusing in particular on women’s issues.  To clarify ethical issues, social workers will need to use ethical concepts paired with social work knowledge, skills and values, when dealing with populations at risk. This course presents the student with basic philosophical theories and moral and ethical decision making models to prepare the student to fully understand the logic systems of the client as well as one’s own values and behaviors. Cross-listed: SOC WORK 305/WG STDS 305. Prerequisites: Declared Pre-Social Work major or admission to the BSW program, or Women’s and Gender Studies student OR instructor consent.