Historical Roots

Question 1

Write a 750-1,000 word essay on the profession of Social Work. Include the following:

1. Trace the historical roots of social work from its early European roots to the present.
2. Discuss social work’s prospective future.

Be sure to cite at least three relevant scholarly sources in support of your content.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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This assignment assesses Programmatic Competency 4.1: Explain the foundation and evolution of the field of social work.

Question 2

Briefly reflect on your self-identity by answering these questions:

• What self-descriptors do you use?
• Certain roles?
• Attributes?
• Emotions?
• Origin of these self-descriptors? Who/what gave you these labels?
• Do these descriptors interact with or inform each other?
• Would others agree with your self-descriptors?
• Changes over time? Did all exist five years ago? Will all exist five years from now?