SOCW 201 Introduction to Social Work/Social Welfare
SOCW 201 is a survey of the field of social welfare, history of the development of social services in Europe and the United States, analysis of the need for social services in contemporary American society, social work functions, and career opportunities
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
SOCW 201Introduction to Social Work/Social Welfare
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I. General Information
Department
Social Science
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
42.67
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
SOCW 201 is a survey of the field of social welfare, history of the development of social services in Europe and the United States, analysis of the need for social services in contemporary American society, social work functions, and career opportunities
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify with the social work profession, it’s mission and core values, and conduct oneself accordingly.
- Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice.
- Engage diversity and difference in practice.
- Engage in policy practice to address social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work service
- Demonstrate communication skills, both oral (speaking and listening) and written (writing and reading) skills.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in a variety of contexts.
- Demonstrate personal responsibility, dependability and problem-solving.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Lectures
Reading assignments
Classroom discussion and exercises
Multiple choice exams
Scavenger hunt
Guest speakers
Papers
Field trips
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Attendance
Interview a Social Worker Assignment
Values and Ethics Paper
"Glass Castle" Paper
Scavenger Hunt
Field trips x 3
Required Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
Required Text
Cox, L., Tice, C., & Long, D., Introduction to social work: an advocacy-based profession, Sage Publications, Inc.
Walls, J. (2005). The glass castle: A memoir. New York: Scribner.
Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. (1999). Washington, D.C.: [The Association].
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Attendance
Interview a Social Worker Assignment
Values and Ethics Paper
"Glass Castle" Paper
Scavenger Hunt
Field trips x 3
Midterm
Final Exam