Course Description
The purpose of this course is to assist students in understanding the link between social work theory and beginning-level generalist social work practice. Theoretical information appropriate for beginning-level generalist social work practice is also presented. This course will provide opportunities for students to experience practice situations through role plays, simulations, case vignettes, and other experiential activities. The theory-based material, activities, and assignments in this course are designed to support students in understanding the vital connection between theoretical orientation and stages of the helping process. (3 credits)
Prerequisites
- ENG 101: English Composition 1
- ENG 102: English Composition 2
- SWK 101: Introduction to Social Work
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Apply theories and knowledge of biological, sociological, cultural, psychological and spiritual development across the life span, including attachment theory, role theory, cognitive theory, learning theory, and theories of moral development.
- Recognize individual and family developmental stages and the reciprocal interaction between the individual and larger systems.
- Use the person-in-environment perspective and other theoretical models to describe and examine the development of systems and social work practice.
- Evaluate theories of human behavior with an understanding of their implicit value base and their relevance to social work practice.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) / Competencies
- Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
- Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
- Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
- Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
- Engage in Policy Practice
- Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Course Activities and Grading
| Assignments | Weight |
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Discussions, Blogs, Wikis (Weeks 1-3) | 20% |
Essays (Weeks 1 and 3) | 10% |
PowerPoint Presentation (Week 2) | 20% |
Quiz (Week 3) | 15% |
Research Papers (Weeks 4-8) | 35% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbook
Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle
- Cengage Unlimited - Access (12 months)
The Social Work Program has partnered with Cengage to provide all e-texts, MindTap activities, and other resources through the Cengage Unlimited Yearly Subscription. All Social Work courses will use Cengage Unlimited and MindTap content activities. You will only need to purchase this product one time for the year. Please do not purchase this product multiple times within a subscription year.
In addition, this subscription allows students to rent textbooks through the Cengage website for $9.99 per book.
Students will have access to all materials for their social work courses from the day of purchase. The subscription expires 365 days after students access and opens their first e-text link.
Additional Resources
- Video links assigned by the instructor.
Course Schedule
Week | PLOs | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 1,2,4,6,7 | 1,2,3,4 | Topic: Person in Environment
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2 | 1,2,4,7,9 | 1,2,3,4 | Topic: The BioPsychoSocial Dimension
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3 | 1,2,4,7,9 | 1,2,3,4 | Topic: The Sociocultural Dimension
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4 | 1-5,7-9 | 1,2,3,4 | Topics: Racial and Ethnic Inequality
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5 | 1,2,4,6,7,9 | 1,2,3,4 | Topics: Heredity, Prenatal Development, & Birth
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6 | 1,2,4,7,9 | 1,2,3,4 | Topics: Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
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7 | 1,2,4,7,9 | 1,2,3,4 | Topic: Development in Early Childhood
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8 | 1,2,4,7,9 | 1,2,3,4 | Topic: Development in Middle Childhood
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.