SWK 600 - Social Work and the Law

In this course, the basic structure and operation of the legal systems in the U.S. and in Indiana are outlined as well as the interface between social work and the law. In this course, students deepen their understanding of the legal aspects of social work in a variety of areas such as criminal law, education, family law, domestic violence, child welfare, healthcare, and other laws that coincide with the profession of social work. In order to successfully begin ameliorating social inequities, social workers must use knowledge of law and social work to be effective advocates.