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
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
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:
- Discuss major influences on the development of social work and the social welfare system in the United States.
- Understand the values, knowledge, and skills that distinguish social work from other professions.
- Have familiarity with more common social work theories and models of practice, and an increased capacity to think critically about the current practice of social work.
- Cognizance of the broad scope of practice with diverse populations. Students will be able to recognize and discuss the three levels of “targets” of social work intervention; large-scale, including communities, nations, and organizations (macro), other small groups (mezzo); and individuals (micro).
- Familiarity with policy development and the intended and unintended results of policies on people of differing socio-economic status and abilities.
- Greater awareness of their personal suitability and/or readiness for choosing social work as a field.
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