Interested in advocacy, mental health support, and making a real difference? This introductory course is organized around engaging modules that explore the powerful field of social work and its impact on society. As you progress through each learning module, you will discover how the U.S. social welfare system works and see firsthand how social workers step up to help vulnerable individuals and change communities for the better. Whether you want to build a career centered around helping others or just want a deeper understanding of human services, this course gives you the ultimate foundation for creating a better world.

• Community Advocacy: Championing human rights and empowering traditionally underserved populations.
• Mental Health & Support Systems: Understanding the core values, ethics, and hands-on skills used to support people facing tough life challenges.
• The Power of Policy: Tracking the history of social services in the U.S. to see how you can positively influence laws and community programs today.
• Diverse Career Paths: Exploring the large variety of professional roles available to modern social workers and the different settings where they practice.
• Tools for Change: Learning how to combine real-world practice, policy, and research to create lasting, positive social impact.

This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU's campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.

This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the SOBE: Social and Behavioral Sciences General Studies requirement at Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.

To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.