SOCW 202 Foundations of Social Work*
SOCW 202 is an introduction to knowledge, values, and skills of strength-based generalist practice. Skill development in interviewing and generalist process of data collection, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and termination. Survey of history of social work and practice in contemporary social service delivery systems. Service learning component of 45 clock hours in approved social services organization is required.
Notes
Includes a 45 hour service learning component
SOCW 202Foundations of Social Work*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Social Sciences
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
42.67
Prerequisite Narrative
SOCW 201
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
Includes a 45 hour service learning component
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
SOCW 202 is an introduction to knowledge, values, and skills of strength-based generalist practice. Skill development in interviewing and generalist process of data collection, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and termination. Survey of history of social work and practice in contemporary social service delivery systems. Service learning component of 45 clock hours in approved social services organization is required.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Learn to apply course materials to improve thinking, problem solving and decision-making.
- Demonstrate awareness of the impact of personal and professional values on professional behavior and resolve value conflicts.
- Acquire the foundation knowledge regarding the process and the skills necessary for implementing a generalist framework for social work practice.
- Recognize and use skills in assessment of individual client systems using the person and environment perspective.
- Identify skills required for engaging others in social work service planning.
- Demonstrate basic skills in goal setting.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Service Learning
Lecture
Papers
Presentation
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Attendance
Service Learning
Service Learning Agreement
Service Learning Journal
Service Learning Reflection papers x 2
Journal Article Review Paper and Presentation
Evidenced-Based Practice Presentation
Service Learning Verification Letter
Required Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
Required Text
Ruffolo et al. 2015. Direct Social Work Practice: Theories and Skills for Becoming an Evidence-Based Practitioner. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. ISBN: 9781483379241
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Attendance
Service Learning
Service Learning Agreement
Service Learning Journal
Service Learning Reflection papers x 2
Journal Article Review Paper and Presentation
Evidenced-Based Practice Presentation
Service Learning Verification Letter
Midterm
Final Exam