Social Work

Foundations of Social Work

Foundations of Social Work

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    • Introduces core social work theories, values, and ethical frameworks that guide professional practice.
    • Explores the history and evolution of the profession, including key models of intervention and systems thinking.
    • Describes the roles of social workers in various settings, emphasizing advocacy, empowerment, and cultural competence.

Landon-Holt is a social-work educator with a Ph.D. in Social Welfare, specializing in direct-practice foundations and ethics. He has taught foundational courses on systems theory, human behavior, and practice methods. Landon publishes curricula on social-justice frameworks and culturally competent engagement with diverse client populations. He leads supervised-field-instruction seminars on ethical-decision making and professional-self-care strategies. His current work develops virtual-reality simulations for role-play in challenging practice scenarios.