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

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

42.67

SOCW 201Introduction to Social Work/Social Welfare

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I. General Information

Department

Social Science

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

42.67

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

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