MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Human and Social Work Services

C.	Course Number and Title: HMSV 1020 Introduction to Social Work Services

D.	Course Coordinator: Molly McCue, MSW, LISW

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work: Becoming a Change Agent

Authors: Segal, Gerdes, Steiner

Copyright Year: 2019

Edition: 6th

ISBN: 97813375674046

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: 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

K.	College-Wide Learning 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

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

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

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week	Assignment/Activities
Week 1	Introduction to Course and Each Other Social Worker in Action Chapter 1
Week 2	History of Social Welfare and Social Work Chapter 2 Case Activity
Week 3	Definition & Mission of Social Work Chapter 3
Week 4	Generalist Practice Generalist Activity
Week 5	Profession of Social Work Chapter 4
Week 6	Exam 1 Social Work Education, Certification & Licensure Chapter 5
Week 7	Fields & Settings of Social Work Practice Chapter 6 & 7 Minority Experience Paper Due
Week 8	Theories, Strategies & Interventions Values, Skills & Knowledge Activity
Week 9	Values, Ethics, Knowledge & Skills of Social Work Practice Chapter 8 Ethics Activity
Week 10	Exam 2 Fields of Social Work Practice: Children & Youth Chapter 18
Week 11	Health & Mental Health
Week 12	Criminal Justice Older Adults Chapter 19 Social Worker Interview Paper due
Week 13	Substance Abuse
Week 14	Disabilities Chapter 20
Week 15	Education/Schools Military Support
Week 16	Review – Semester Wrap up Final Project

N.	Course Assignments:

Case Activity

Generalist Activity

Values, Skills & Knowledge Activity

Ethics Activity

Two (2) Exams:

Exam 1

Exam 2

Final Project

Two (2) Papers:

Social Worker Interview

Minority Experience

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3