Social Work Values, Ethics and Anti-Oppressive Practice

Graduate

In this course, students will use an anti-oppressive focus to critically examine the nature, history, traditions, and issues of the social work profession as they relate to the development of a distinct theoretical knowledge-base, set of values, code of ethics, and approaches to direct and indirect practice. During the course, students will examine ethical questions and value dilemmas encountered by social workers in various fields of practice. Through value analysis and the application of ethical principles, the meaning of professionalism and its expression in social work are considered using contemporary practice case studies.