This course is designed to promote a critical evaluation of the history and philosophy of social work and its value base as well as teach basic practice concepts including cultural humility, interviewing, communication, and problem-solving to use with diverse individuals, families, and groups across practice settings. Students will be able to make connections between social work's historical roots and present-day social work practice and demonstrate understanding of what they bring to practice as individuals and how that may support or hinder their work with diverse individuals, families, and groups. This course is required for admission to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. Co-requisite: SOCW 2311 or SOCW 2361.