Course Description
The final course in the practice sequence emphasizes macro level practice with large entities such as institutions, organizations, communities, and neighborhoods, rural and urban, nationally, and internationally. Utilizing multiple roles of the generalist worker and integrating knowledge from social policy, students learn to be enablers, mediators, facilitators, initiators, mobilizers, advocates, negotiators, leaders, change agents and promoters of social justice. Additionally, a fundamental understanding of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Code of Ethics will be reviewed. (3 credits)
Prerequisites
- ENG 101: English Composition 1
- ENG 102: English Composition 2
- SWK 310: Direct Practice with Families and Groups
- SWK 474: Social Work Practicum Experiences 3*
- SWK 475: Social Work Practicum Seminar 3*
* Must be taken concurrently.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of generalist social work and make informed decisions about entry into the profession of social work.
- Define and demonstrate the understanding of the different fields, methods, roles, and functions of generalist social work practice.
- Explain key social work values, knowledge, principles, and skills within an ethical framework as defined in the NASW Code of Ethics.
- Define the dimensions of diversity and oppression.
- Describe social justice issues and policies related to the needs of populations at risk.
- Define and demonstrate empowering and collaborative practices as a generalist social worker.
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 (Weeks 1-7) | 30% |
Chapter Quizzes (Weeks 1-7) | 20% |
Weekly Assignments (Weeks 1-7) | 20% |
Community Analysis Paper & Evidence-Based Intervention and Grant Proposal (Week 8) | 30% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbook
Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle
- Kirst, K., & Hull, Jr., G.H., (2018). Generalist Practice with Organizations and Communities. 7th Edition. Cengage.
Course Schedule
Week | PLOs | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 1-5 | 1-3 | Topic: Introduction to Generalist Practice with Organizations and Communities and Time Management
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2 | 1-8 | 1-5 | Topic: Using Micro Skills with Organizations and Communities and Group Skills for Organizational and Community Change
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3 | 1-7 | 1-5 | Topic: Understanding Organizations and Decision Making for Organizational Change
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4 | 1-5 | 1-5 | Topic: Implementation Organizations Change: Agency Policy, Projects, and Programs and Understanding Neighborhoods and Communities
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5 | 1-9 | 1-6 | Topic: Macro Practice in Communities and Evaluating Macro Practice
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6 | 1-8 | 1-6 | Topic: Advocacy and Social Action with Populations at Risk and Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas in Practice with Organizations and Communities
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7 | 1-8 | 1-6 | Topic: Using Supervision & Developing and Managing Agency Resources
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8 | 1-8 | 1-6 | Topic: Community Analysis Paper & Evidence-Based Intervention and Grant Proposal
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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.