Course Description
Competent generalist social work practice demands integration of a wide range of theories, knowledge, skills, and values. This course is designed to draw on all previous courses and to engage students in integrating and applying all that they have learned. (3 credits)
Prerequisites
- ENG 101: English Composition 1
- ENG 102: English Composition 2
- SWK 415: Macro Social Work Practice
- SWK 474: Social Work Practicum Experience 3
- SWK 475: Integrative Practicum 3
- SWK 476: Social Work Practicum Experience 4*
- SWK 477: Integrative Practicum 4*
* Must be taken concurrently.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Understand the context, mission and purposes and opportunities of social work services with individuals, groups, communities, and organizations.
- Appreciate the role of systems and ecological concepts for understanding the interaction of individuals, groups, communities, and organizations.
- Analyze the impact of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion with individuals, groups, communities, and organizations.
- Define direct and clinical social work practice with individuals, groups, communities, and organizations.
- Delineate roles performed by direct practice social workers with individuals, groups, communities, and organizations.
- Identify steps in the helping process, from exploration through implementation and termination with individuals, groups, communities, and organizations.
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 1-8) | 30% |
Chapter Quizzes (Weeks 1-7) | 20% |
Weekly Assignments (Weeks 1-7) | 20% |
Comprehensive BSW Program Examination (Week 8) | 30% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbook
Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle
The Charter Oak Book Bundle provides all undergraduate and graduate students with access to required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and electronic book versions in a convenient bundle before the first day of class—often at discounted prices.
Through a partnership with Barnes & Noble, the Book Bundle allows students to obtain required course materials for all classes for a per-credit fee, regardless of the individual cost of each textbook or digital access. Rather than purchasing materials separately, the rental cost is added to the student's account along with tuition. Digital materials are automatically added to students' Blackboard courses. For courses requiring physical textbooks, books will be shipped to students' homes at no additional charge.
The Social Work Program has partnered with Cengage to provide all e-texts, MindTap activities, and other resources through the Cengage Unlimited Subscription. You can access this resource through the Charter Oak Book Bundle.
The textbook used for this course obtained through Cengage Unlimited is:
Shulman, L. (2015). Empowerment series: the skills of helping individuals, families, groups, and communities. Nelson Education - with MindTap Access
Course Schedule
Week | PLOs | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 1-5 | 1-3 | Topic: A Model of the Helping Process
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2 | 1-6 | 1-6 | Topic: Social Work with Individuals
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3 | 1-6 | 1-6 | Topic: Social Work with Families
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4 | 1-6 | 1-6 | Topic: Social Work with Groups
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5 | 1-9 | 1-6 | Topic: Professional Impact & Social Work Practice in the Community
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6 | 1-9 | 1-6 | Topic: Practice Models and Evidence-Based Practice
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7 | 1-9 | 1-6 | Topic: Course Review and Reflective Competence Assessment
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8 | 1-9 | 1-6 | Topic: Final Examination |
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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
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