Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: ENGL 115 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.] Introduces students to social welfare and the societal institutions in the United States that structure the provision of social services. Covers a historical perspective on the development of United States social work and human services. Includes special attention on current service delivery systems, their policies and procedures, and the tasks of culturally responsive social workers and human service workers within those settings. Offers students the opportunity to complete volunteer work at a social service or community service agency, observing how social workers attempt to address social problems. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SWHS 110]