HMSV 1020 - Introduction to Social Work Services

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Human Services

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course introduces the learner to the field of social work with emphasis on the “person-in-environment” and attention to a range of practice approaches to understanding and assisting of the human condition. This course is an overview of the history, values, and ethics of the profession as well as various fields of practice in which social workers are employed. TAG# OSS029 UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking	Interview with Social Worker Paper - Week 12; Minority Experience Paper - Week 7; Exams – weeks 6 and 9; Final Project – week 16, Critical Thinking VALUE Rubric-Final Project –week 16
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Identify and describe the various roles and responsibilities of social workers.	Interview with Social Worker Paper – week 12; Exams – weeks 6 and 9; Final Project – week 16, Case Activity – week 2, Generalist Activity – week 4
2. Recognize social and cultural diversity issues in generalist social work practice.	Minority Experience Paper – week 7; Exam -week 6, Final Project – week 16
3. Identify the impact of inequality on at-risk and oppressed populations.	Minority Experience Paper – week 7; Case Activity – week 2, Generalist Activity – week 4, Final Project – week 16
4. Relate how personal values relate to and influence one’s practice as a social worker, according to NASW Code of Ethics.	Exam – week 9, Values Activity – week 8, Ethics Activity – week 9
5. Identify major historical events and people that have influenced the social work profession and social welfare.	Exam – week 6
6. Describe the knowledge base and skills required for generalist social work practice.	Interview with Social Worker Paper – week 12; Exam – week 9; Final Project – week 16
7. Describe the variety of social work settings and fields of practice.	Social Work Interview Paper – week 12; Final Project – week 16
8. Describe the concepts and promotion of social and economic justice as related to vulnerable societal groups.	Exam – week 6
9. Recognize the various theories, strategies and interventions used in the social work field.	Exam – week 9, Case Activity – week 2, Generalist Activity – week 4
10. Articulate an awareness of legal issues, ethics, ethical standards and dilemmas that are present in the social work field.	Exam – week 9, Ethics Activity – week 9
11. Recognize current trends, issues, and controversies as they relate to the social work field.	Final Project – week 16

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

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