Do you like helping people? Are you good at solving problems? Then a career in social work might be for you. Social Work is a helping profession meant to improve the daily lives of vulnerable people, families, and communities. Social workers aid clients by helping them cope with issues in their environment such as poverty, abuse, addiction, and mental illness. Social workers often advocate for their clients, providing access to resources and empowering individuals to make impactful change. 

Social Work is a fast growing profession and is found in a variety of environments including hospitals, schools, clinics, community centers, private practice, and corporations.

SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work

An overview of the history and development of social work as a profession. The course is designed to foster a philosophical, historical, and critical understanding of the social work profession, including social work values, ethics, and areas of practice utilized under a Generalist Intervention Model. (SOCW 2361 is included in the Social Work Field of Study.)

SOCW 2362 - Social Welfare: Legislation, Programs, and Services

This course offers a historical and contemporary examination of legislation and resulting programs, policies, and services in the context of the social welfare system in the United States. Special attention is given to the political, economic, environmental, and social conditions that prompted the development of legislation to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Societal responses to legislation are also considered.

Department Contacts

Sara Whalen
Department Chair
281-290-1848
Office: 13.809

David Gaer
Instructional Dean
281-290-2663
Office: 12.603C