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SWU171: Introduction to Social Work – 3 credits

Analysis of contemporary social welfare services and professional social work.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24511
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. O'Connor
Open
14 of 23 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

SWU181: Economics: A Social Issues Perspective – 3 credits

Introduction to economic principles through the lens of contemporary social issues for social work and related fields. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24923
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Rivers
Open
12 of 23 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

SWU258: Victimology and Crisis, a Social Services Perspective – 3 credits

A social work response to victimology, working with the criminal justice system, evidence-based techniques in crisis intervention, and the importance of a multicultural and global perspective. Includes a therapeutic approach to topics such as sexual assault, family violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, stress management, natural disasters, effective coping skills, appropriate community resources, and the responsiveness of the justice system.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
31610
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • G. Vincic
Open
22 of 23 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.

SWU291: Social Service Delivery Systems – 3 credits

Purposes, structures, and delivery systems of human service agencies. Includes 40 hours of volunteer experience in local human service agencies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SWU171, or permission of Department or Division or Corequisites: SWU171.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
31611
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Moreno
Open
9 of 23 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.