Spring 2012Susan McFarland, MSW, LCSW Associate Professor
Class Tues/ThursAspen 124
9:30 – 10:45(208)732-6878
Office hours
8:00 – 8:50 MWF
11:00 – 11:50 Tues/Thurs
additional office hours by appointment
Introduction to Social Work/ Social Welfare 201 C01
Course Syllabus
The College of Southern IdahoMission Statement
The College of Southern Idaho, a comprehensive community college, provides quality educational, social, cultural, economic, and workforce development opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. CSI prepares students to lead enriched, productive, and responsible lives in a global society.
Social Science Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Social Science Department is to provide educational, social, and cultural opportunities which encourage enriched, productive and responsible lives primarily by instructing students to understand, interpret, and apply Social Science discipline coursework.
Social Science Department Goals: This course addresses the following Social Science Department goals, which are to:
1.help students understand important facts, concepts and theories of Social Science subjects.
2.help students acquire techniques and methods used to gain new knowledge in the disciplines.
3.help students learn to distinguish between fact and opinion.
4.teach students to use evaluation, analysis and synthesis to interpret and solve problems.
5.teach students to use different perspectives from the social sciences to make better-informed decisions
6.help students acquire an informed understanding of various cultures.
7.prepare students to transfer to a university.
Social Work Program Mission Statement
The Social Work Program is designed to acquaint students with the core principles of social work and to assist with transfer to a BSW program at the university level.
Social Work Program Objectives
1.Introduce students to the basic understanding of a generalist social worker and the diverse employment
opportunities.
2.Prepare students to transfer seamlessly to B.A. in social work programs.
3.Prepare students to serve diverse, vulnerable, oppressed and disadvantaged populations.
4.Introduce students to the values, principles and ethics of social work profession.
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION SOCW 201: 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.
PRE-REQUISITIES:
SOCY 101, or 102 or PSYC 101 or permission of instructor
REQUIRED TEXT:
DuBois, B. & Miley, K.K. (2011). Social Work: An Empowering Professionwith MySocialWorkLab (7th ed.). Boston: Pearson Education.
Course Outcomes: / SS / SOCW1. Identify the major responses to human need provided by social work fields of practice / 1,2,3,4,5,6 / 1,2,3,4
2. Describe overall nature and scope of social service delivery within contemporary American society / 1,2,3,4 / 1.2.3.4
3 Demonstrate an understanding of the generalist method for baccalaureate social work practice / 7 / 1,2,3,4
4. Articulate the purpose of the Code of Ethics in protecting clients and preserving the nature of the social work profession / 2,7 / 1,3,4
5. Identify the need for social programs in American society. / 1,2,3,4,5,6 / 1,3,4
6. Describe the social welfare system. / 1,3,6 / 1,3,4
Course Outcomes Aligned with Course Assessment Activities:
Multiple Choice/Essay Questions/Exam / Attendance / Participation / Research Paper / Extra Credit / Attend Events / Quizzes1 / / /
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Disabilities:Any student with a documented disability may be eligible for related accommodations. To determine eligibility and secure services, students should contact the coordinator of Disability Services at their first opportunity after registration for a class. Student Disability Services is located on the second floor of the TaylorBuilding on the Twin Falls Campus. 208.732.6250 (voice) or e-mail.
BEFORE ENTERING THE CLASSROOM PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES, BEEPERS, PAGERS & ANY OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE CLASS FOR THE USE OF THESE DEVICES.
CLASS RULES:
- RESPECT! RESPECT! Be respectful of your peers, and instructor. I want and expect participation, questions, and your opinions in class. There will be no degrading of fellow students or discourteous language used in class, or you will be asked to leave the class.
- Confidential issues are discussed in class; these are not to be discussed outside of the classroom. You will be withdrawn from the class if you choose to break this rule.
- Be on time.
- No children/pets in class.
- No cell phones.
- No text messaging
- No type of ear devices, (except hearing aids).
- This list may be added to if needed.
ATTENDANCE: any unexcused absence will result in loss of 1 (one) point from total points earned
Class attendance is expected due to the number of in-class activities, exercises, etc... It is the student’s responsibility to initial the attendance sheet at time of class. Research indicates that students who attend class regularly are more likely to complete college level courses successfully
A class missed due to required participation in a verified school activity will not be considered an absence; this does not include work related absences. STUDENTS ARE TO NOTIFY ME BEFORE ABSENCE. Students who miss class are responsible for completing all course requirements, (all assignments will still be due on the date assigned).
If you stop attending class, and do not withdraw you will receive an “F”.
I do not give incompletes.
It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course.
A student may drop a course or all courses prior to the end
of late registration (first Friday of the term) without it being
recorded on the student’s official transcript. A student initiated
drop after the late registration period is considered
a withdrawal, and results in the grade of W.
Students may drop courses online until the end of the late
registration period. In order to withdraw from one or more
courses following late registration, a completed registration
form is required. Instructions on the form indicate when a
signature of instructor and/or Financial Aid advisor is
required. The completed form may be submitted to
Admissions & Records or any off-campus center.
Students may withdraw from courses which are less than a
full semester in length until 75% of the course meetings
have elapsed. No course may be withdrawn from after 75%
of the course has elapsed.
QUIZZES/MINI ASSIGNMENTS 50 POINTS
There will be quiz/assignments given at different times during the semester that are not listed below. You will be given these in class, so it is to your advantage to be in class.
MID TERM EXAM 50 POINTS
FINAL EXAM 100 POINTS Final exam is comprehensive.
Extra Credit: Unscheduled extra credit may be given in class in the form of quizzes, written assignments, attending lectures outside of class, etc... NO MAKE UP! It is to your advantage to be in class. Everyone will be treated the same on extra credit assignments, no exceptions.
SELF-ASSESSMENT: At different times in the semester the student will write his/her assessment of the grade they believe they are receiving and why. This is worth 2 extra points.
Academic Integrity – Academic integrity is a matter of honestly pursuing and receiving course credit. Further, it is a matter of individual efforts to represent and sustain an academic culture of honor. Violations of academic integrity will not be tolerated. Coursework that is associated with academic dishonesty will receive zero credit, and students suspected of academic dishonesty may either receive a course grade of F or be withdrawn from the course. Violations include, but are not limited to: cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, facilitating academic dishonesty, misrepresentation, failure to contribute to group projects, and sabotage (Bleeker, 2008).
- All incidents of suspected academic dishonesty will be brought to the attention of the student’s major advisor on record as well as the Dean of Students.
Bleeker, K. C. (2008). To be honest: Championing academic integrity in community colleges. Washington, DC: Community College Press.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS:
EACH DAY YOUR PAPER IS LATE YOU WILL BE DEDUCTED 2 POINTS, THIS IS FOR ALL PAPERS (includes weekends).
#1
Due: January 31, 2012
VALUE 10 POINTS
Students will write the reason they are interested in the field of social work or the reason for taking this class if not going into the social work field. Papers are to be computer generated, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1 inch margins and 2 to 3 pages long, (cover sheet not included), stapled,( 2 point deduction if not) do not put in folders. If less than 2 pages or more than 3 an automatic 2 points will be deducted.
#2
Spotlight on History
Due: February 14, 2012,
20 points, total
Written 15, Oral 5
Sign up for one of the individuals listed (attached) who has played an important role in the history of social work and social welfare. Prepare a resume for this person based on your library research. The resume must include information on educational background, job history, and major contributions to social work and/or social welfare. Resources you may find helpful include the Encyclopedia of Social Work, bibliographic reference books, journal articles, newspaper accounts, National Conference on Social Welfare Proceedings to name a few possibilities. Be sure to include the individual's contribution to social work and social welfare. Attach an APA formatted reference page listing the references (minimum 2) you consulted. Be prepared to talk about the person’s contributions to social work in class.
SIGN UP WITH INSTRUCTOR BY February 2, 2012
#3
Due: March 6
VALUE 20 POINTS
APA Paper
Students will summarize a professional journal article that is related to social work.
Include:
- Origin of article
- Discuss content of article
- Relation to social work
Papers need to be 2 to 3 pages of content, excluding cover sheet & reference, 1 inch margins, and correct grammar;
Need to be stapled (2 point deduction if not) do not put in folders. If less than 2 pages or more than 3 an automatic 2 points will be deducted.
#4
Due: April 10
VALUE 40 POINTS
Students will do a research paper on a topic that is discussed in your text, (mental health, child protection, health care, criminal justice, poverty, etc.). This paper is to be 4-6 pages long, (excluding the title, abstract and reference pages). The paper must be written in APAstyle (12 point font, double spaced, 1 inch margins, etc.). You will have at least 4 references PLUS your text.
A. Summary of the issue/problem
B. An explanation of how the issue/problem relates to social work.
C. Discuss what social workers could do, to reduce the consequences of this issue/problem.
Please do not ask me to change dates of papers
GRADING / EXTRA POINTS:
Extra points will be given randomly for attendance/quizzes/homework etc.
The 90/80/70/60-percentage scale.
Class Structure:
The class will consist of lectures, groups, films and guest speakers from the community.
When one chapter/topic is completed read the next chapter unless instructed differently
TOPICS:
Introduction, syllabus
Social Work Code of Ethics
Chapter 1 Social Work: A helping Profession
Chapter 2 An Evolving Profession
Chapter 3 Social Work and Social Systems
Chapter 4 The Social Service Delivery System
Chapter 5 Values and Ethics of Social Work
Chapter 6 Social Work and Social Justice
Chapter 7 Diversity and Social Work
Chapter 8 Empowerment Social Work Practice
Chapter 9 Social Work Functions and Roles
Chapter 10 Social Work and Social Policy
Chapter 11 Social Work and Poverty, Homelessness, etc…
Chapter 12 Social Work in Health …..
Chapter 13 Social Work with Families
Chapter 14 Adult and Aging Services
Final May 7 8:00 – 10:00
Since email is the primary source of written communication with students, all registered CSI students get a college email account. Student e-mail addresses have the following format: <address>@eaglemail.csi.edu where <address> is a name selected by the student as a part of activating his/her account. Students activate their accounts and check their CSI e-mail online at . Instructors and various offices send messages to these student accounts.Students must check their CSI e-mail accounts regularly to avoid missing important messages and deadlines. At the beginning of each semester free training sessions are offered to students who need help in using their accounts.
On-line course evaluation statement:
To help instructors continually improve courses, students are strongly encouraged to go online to and complete anonymous evaluations which open two weeks before the end of the course and close the last day of class. When students enter the site, they find evaluations for their enrolled courses. Thank you for this valuable input!