SWK 110 71P, Fall 2010
| Course No | Course Title | CL | LB | CLINIC | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWK 110 | Intro to Social Work | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| This course examines the historical development, values, orientation, and professional standards of social work and focuses on the terminology and broader systems of social welfare. Emphasis is placed on the various fields of practice including those agencies whose primary function is financial assistance, corrections, mental health, and protective services. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, values, and skills of the social work professional. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Social Service concentration in the Human Services Technology program | |||||
Zastrow, C. (2010). Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare, 10th ed. Belmont, CA: Thomson Higher Education. (ISBN: 978-0-495-80952-4).
Week One: Thursday, August 19, 2010 through Sunday, August 29, 2010: Orientation and Module One: Chapter 1: Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future
Week Two: Monday, August 30, 2010 through Sunday, September 5, 2010 Module Two: Chapter 2: Social Work as a Profession and a Career
Week Three: Tuesday, September 7, 2010 through Sunday, September 12, 2010 Module Three: Chapter 3: Generalist Social Work Practice.
Week Four: Monday, September 13, 2010 through Sunday, September 19, 2010 Module Four: Chapter 4: Poverty and Public Welfare
Week Five: Monday, September 20, 2010 through Sunday, September 26, 2010 Module Five: Module Five: Chapter 5: Emotional/Behavioral Problems and Counseling and Chapter 6: Family Problems and Services to Families.
Week Six: Monday, September 27, 2010 through Sunday, October 3, 2010 Module Six: Chapter 7: Sexual Orientation and Services.
Week Seven: Monday, October 4, 2010 through Sunday, October 10. 2010 Module Seven: Chapter 8: Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Programs.
Week Eight: Monday, October 11, 2010 through Wednesday, October 13, 2010 and Monday, October 18, 2010 Module Eight: Chapter 9: Crime, Juvenile Delinquency and Correctional Services
Week Nine: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 through Sunday, October 24, 2010 Module Nine: Chapter 10: Problems in Education and School Social Work
Week Ten: Monday, October 25, 2010 through Sunday, October 31, 2010 Module Ten: Chapter 11: Work-Related Problems and Social Work in the Workplace
Week Eleven: Monday, November 1, 2010 through Sunday, November 7, 2010 Module Eleven: Chapter 12: Racism, Ethnocentrism, and Strategies for Advancing Social and Economic Justice.
Week Twelve: Monday, November 8, 2010 through Sunday, November 14, 2010 Module Twelve: Chapter 13: Sexism and Achieving Equality.
Week Thirteen: Monday, November 15, 2010 through Sunday, November 21, 2010 Module Thirteen: Chapter 14: Aging and Gerontological Services
Week Fourteen: Monday, November 22, 2010 through Tuesday, November 23, 2010 and Monday, November 29, 2010 through Sunday, December 5, 2010 Module Fourteen: Chapter 15: Health Problems and Medical Social Services
Week Fifteen: Monday, December 6, 2010 through Sunday, December 12, 2010 Module Fifteen: Chapter 16: Physical and Mental Disabilities and Rehabilitation.
Week Sixteen: Monday, December 19, 2010 through Saturday, December 18, 2010 Module Sixteen: Chapter 17: Overpopulation, Misuse of the Environment, and Family Planning