SOW2020

Introduction to Social Work

Course Code:
SOW2020

Credit Hours:
3

Effective beginning:
2021-22

 

 

Course Description:
This course is a survey of the Social Worker profession for its historical roots to the present. Emphasis is placed upon introducing students to the field, practice standards, issues in social welfare, and the social work process and practice settings. Specific emphasis will be placed upon the role of social workers enhancing the human condition. Students will be afforded the opportunity to learn about the role that professional social workers play in attaining equality empowerment of humans to attain societal goals. Core societal problems such as incomes inequality, racism, sexism and inequality of opportunity will also be addressed. Students will also be exposed to generalist practice modalities that are designed to effect positive change in the individual and society.

Course Details

Instructors:

Kassandra Starrine
starrinek@chipola.edu

 

 

Required textbooks/ course materials:

Kirst-Ashman, Karen. Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare. 5th ed. Boston: Cengage Learning, 2017. Print. ISBN: 9781337572811

 

Assignment/course outline:

See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.

 

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

SS-1 Identify behaviors and social trends, using appropriate research methodologies.

SS-2 Identify global influences on social, behavioral, and historical issue.

SS-3 Examine significant historical events.

SS-4 Identify differences and commonalities within diverse cultures.

 

Course-level learning outcomes:

Course-level student learning outcomesDiscipline-level learning outcomesAssessment methods

Identify basic theories and principles regarding the foundation of social work.

Recognize the relations of ethics in social work and its function in society.

Recognize the diversity cultures.

Recall various factors that contribute to crime, juvenile delinquency and drug abuse in our society.

Identify the role of social worker in addressing the issues of aging, health problems, para-abilities, and emotional health.

SS-1, SS-2, SS-4

SS-2, SS-3, SS-4

SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4

SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4

SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4

 Unit Tests, Final Exam, Homework

 

 

Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:

  • Read all assigned materials.
  • Attend and participate in class discussions.
  • Complete study guides and notes from class discussions and lectures.
  • Courses taught under the auspices of the Social and Behavioral Sciences will include an oral component, oral presentations and or classroom discussions. Note: Online and Distance Learning courses will not contain the oral component.

Chapters are as follows:

  1. Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
  2. Social Work Values and Ethics
  3. Empowerment and Human Diversity
  4. The Process of Generalist Practice
  5. Practice Settings
  6. An Overview of Social Welfare and Social Work History
  7. Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Practice, and Policy Advocacy: Foundations for Service Provision
  8. Policies and Programs to Combat Poverty
  9. Social Work and Services for Children and Families
  10. Social Work and Services for Older Adults
  11. Social Work and Services People of Disabilities
  12. Social Work and Services in Health Care
  13. Social Work and Services in Mental Health
  14. Social Work and Substance Use, Abuse and Dependence
  15. Social Work and Services for Youths and in the Schools
  16. Social Work and Services in the Criminal Justice System

 

College-wide policies and resources

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