department outcomes
The Social Work Department seeks to equip men and women with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in social work and ministry through the local church or non-profit organizations. Students who graduate with a major in social work will be able to:
- Demonstrate a general understanding of major perspectives, concepts, and topics in the field of sociology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and scope of social work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the human development across the lifespan and how it is impacted by the social environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and scope of major social problems in America and their impact on society in both human and economic terms.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of marriage and family in America.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the process of helping individuals, families, groups, and communities.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how social policy is formed and how it applies to major areas of our lives.
- Demonstrate an understanding of social reform and strategies that can be used to advocate for social change.
- Demonstrate an understanding of important interpersonal skills in the practice of social work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the processes and procedures of social work case management.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the generalist practice with organizations and communities.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the groups, how they function, and how to work with them.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the how and the why of social work research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts in crisis intervention.
- Demonstrate an understanding of issues and ethics in the helping professions.
courses and descriptions
SWK 105 Sociology
SWK 205 Introduction to Social Work
SWK 210 Human Development and Social Environment
SWK 242 Social Problems
SWK 255 Marriage and Family
SWK 268 Social Work Skills
SWK 301 Social Policy
SWK 326 Social Advocacy
SWK 321 Social Work Practice
SWK 340 Case Management
SWK 357 Social Work with Organizations
SWK 365 Social Work with Groups
SWK 401 Research Methods for Social Work
SWK 412 Crisis Intervention
SWK 430 Helping Profession Ethics
SWK 205 Introduction to Social Work
SWK 210 Human Development and Social Environment
SWK 242 Social Problems
SWK 255 Marriage and Family
SWK 268 Social Work Skills
SWK 301 Social Policy
SWK 326 Social Advocacy
SWK 321 Social Work Practice
SWK 340 Case Management
SWK 357 Social Work with Organizations
SWK 365 Social Work with Groups
SWK 401 Research Methods for Social Work
SWK 412 Crisis Intervention
SWK 430 Helping Profession Ethics
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop a general understanding of major perspectives, concepts, and topics in the field of sociology.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials, 12th edition. The author is Diana Kendall. © 2021 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
SWK 105.1 Society, Social Groups, and Social Control
First Area of Study: The Sociological Perspective and Research Process
Second Area of Study: Culture
Third Area of Study: Socialization
Fourth Area of Study: Social Structure and Interaction in Everyday Life
Fifth Area of Study: Groups and Organizations
Sixth Area of Study: Deviance and Crime
SWK 105.2 Social Inequality
First Area of Study: Class and Stratification in the United States
Second Area of Study: Global Stratification
Third Area of Study: Race and Ethnicity
Fourth Area of Study: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality
SWK 105.3 Social Institutions and Social Change
First Area of Study: Families and Intimate Relationships
Second Area of Study: Education and Religion
Third Area of Study: Politics and the Economy in Global Perspective
Fourth Area of Study: Health, Health Care, and Disability
Fifth Area of Study: Population and Urbanization
Sixth Area of Study: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials, 12th edition. The author is Diana Kendall. © 2021 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
- The major theoretical foundations of sociology and the contributions of major theorists to the development of these perspectives.
- The components of culture and their impact on shaping human behavior and world view.
- The elements of social structure and the organization of society.
- The major theories of crime, deviance, and systems of social control.
- Systems of stratification, including global inequality, racial stratification, social class, and gender stratification.
- The major social institutions, such as marriage and the family, religion, politics, the economy, health care, and/or education.
- Topics such as population, urbanization, the environment, and, war/terrorism, and major theories of social change.
SWK 105.1 Society, Social Groups, and Social Control
First Area of Study: The Sociological Perspective and Research Process
Second Area of Study: Culture
Third Area of Study: Socialization
Fourth Area of Study: Social Structure and Interaction in Everyday Life
Fifth Area of Study: Groups and Organizations
Sixth Area of Study: Deviance and Crime
SWK 105.2 Social Inequality
First Area of Study: Class and Stratification in the United States
Second Area of Study: Global Stratification
Third Area of Study: Race and Ethnicity
Fourth Area of Study: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality
SWK 105.3 Social Institutions and Social Change
First Area of Study: Families and Intimate Relationships
Second Area of Study: Education and Religion
Third Area of Study: Politics and the Economy in Global Perspective
Fourth Area of Study: Health, Health Care, and Disability
Fifth Area of Study: Population and Urbanization
Sixth Area of Study: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the nature and scope of social work.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Introduction to the Profession of Social Work. 6th edition. The authors are Elizabeth A. Segal, Karen E. Gerdes, and Sue Steiner Copyright 2019, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
SWK 205.1 The Nature of Social Work
First Area of Study: What Is Social Work?
Second Area of Study: The History of Social Welfare and the Social Work Profession
Third Area of Study: Poverty and Economic Disparity
Fourth Area of Study: Human Rights and Social and Economic Justice
Fifth Area of Study: Dimensions of Diversity
SWK 205.2 Areas of Social Work
First Area of Study: Generalist Social Work Practice
Second Area of Study: Child Welfare: Working with Children and Their Families
Third Area of Study: Gerontology: Working with People Who Are Older:
Fourth Area of Study: Health Care Services
Fifth Area of Study: Mental Health Services
Sixth Area of Study: School Social Work
SWK 205.3 Factors Affecting Social Work
First Area of Study: Substance Abuse
Second Area of Study: Violence, Victims, and Criminal Justice
Third Area of Study: Crisis, Trauma, and Disasters
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Introduction to the Profession of Social Work. 6th edition. The authors are Elizabeth A. Segal, Karen E. Gerdes, and Sue Steiner Copyright 2019, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of social work values and ethics.
- Describe social work practice with individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities.
- Identify factors affecting people with differing backgrounds.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the meaning of human diversity, oppression, social justice, and advocacy within the social work profession.
- Assess personal values, beliefs, and ethics and how these impact ones work as a social worker.
- Discuss how self-awareness relates to being a professional social worker.
SWK 205.1 The Nature of Social Work
First Area of Study: What Is Social Work?
Second Area of Study: The History of Social Welfare and the Social Work Profession
Third Area of Study: Poverty and Economic Disparity
Fourth Area of Study: Human Rights and Social and Economic Justice
Fifth Area of Study: Dimensions of Diversity
SWK 205.2 Areas of Social Work
First Area of Study: Generalist Social Work Practice
Second Area of Study: Child Welfare: Working with Children and Their Families
Third Area of Study: Gerontology: Working with People Who Are Older:
Fourth Area of Study: Health Care Services
Fifth Area of Study: Mental Health Services
Sixth Area of Study: School Social Work
SWK 205.3 Factors Affecting Social Work
First Area of Study: Substance Abuse
Second Area of Study: Violence, Victims, and Criminal Justice
Third Area of Study: Crisis, Trauma, and Disasters
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the human development across the lifespan and how it is impacted by the social environment.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment. 11th edition. The authors are Charles Zastrow, Karen K. Kirst-Ashman, and Sarah L. Hessenauer Copyright 2019, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Describe major theories that describe human behavior.
2. Describe how cultural beliefs and values shape perceptions of oneself and others.
3. Discuss the concept of individual and family developmental stages and how they relate.
4. Discuss factors that contribute to the complexity of individual growth and development.
5. Describe some internal and external forces that promote and challenge development.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 210.1 Infancy and Childhood
First Area of Study: Introduction to Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Second Area of Study: Biological Development in Infancy and Childhood
Third Area of Study: Psychological Development in Infancy and Childhood
Fourth Area of Study: Social Development in Infancy and Childhood
Fifth Area of Study: Ethnocentrism and Racism
SWK 210.2 Adolescence
First Area of Study: Biological Development in Adolescence
Second Area of Study: Psychological Development in Adolescence
Third Area of Study: Social Development in Adolescence
Fourth Area of Study: Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sexism
SWK 210.3 Young, Middle, and Late Adulthood
First Area of Study: Biological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood
Second Area of Study: Psychological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood
Third Area of Study: Sociological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood
Fourth Area of Study: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Fifth Area of Study: Biological Aspects of Later Adulthood
Sixth Area of Study: Psychological Aspects of Later Adulthood
Seventh Area of Study: Sociological Aspects of Later Adulthood
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment. 11th edition. The authors are Charles Zastrow, Karen K. Kirst-Ashman, and Sarah L. Hessenauer Copyright 2019, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Describe major theories that describe human behavior.
2. Describe how cultural beliefs and values shape perceptions of oneself and others.
3. Discuss the concept of individual and family developmental stages and how they relate.
4. Discuss factors that contribute to the complexity of individual growth and development.
5. Describe some internal and external forces that promote and challenge development.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 210.1 Infancy and Childhood
First Area of Study: Introduction to Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Second Area of Study: Biological Development in Infancy and Childhood
Third Area of Study: Psychological Development in Infancy and Childhood
Fourth Area of Study: Social Development in Infancy and Childhood
Fifth Area of Study: Ethnocentrism and Racism
SWK 210.2 Adolescence
First Area of Study: Biological Development in Adolescence
Second Area of Study: Psychological Development in Adolescence
Third Area of Study: Social Development in Adolescence
Fourth Area of Study: Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sexism
SWK 210.3 Young, Middle, and Late Adulthood
First Area of Study: Biological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood
Second Area of Study: Psychological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood
Third Area of Study: Sociological Aspects of Young and Middle Adulthood
Fourth Area of Study: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Fifth Area of Study: Biological Aspects of Later Adulthood
Sixth Area of Study: Psychological Aspects of Later Adulthood
Seventh Area of Study: Sociological Aspects of Later Adulthood
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the nature and scope of major social problems in America and their impact on society in both human and economic terms.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Understanding Social Problems, 11th edition. The authors are Linda A. Mooney, Molly Clever, and Marieke Van Willigen. © 2022 Cengage Learning. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
SWK 242.1 Problems of Well-Being
First Area of Study: Thinking About Social Problems
Second Area of Study: Physical and Mental Health and Health Care
Third Area of Study: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Fourth Area of Study: Crime and Social Control
Fifth Area of Study: Family Problems
SWK 242.2 Problems of Inequality
First Area of Study: Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty
Second Area of Study: Work and Unemployment
Third Area of Study: Problems in Education
Fourth Area of Study: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration
Fifth Area of Study: Gender Inequality
Sixth Area of Study: Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality
SWK 242.3 Problems of Globalization
First Area of Study: Population Growth and Aging
Second Area of Study: Environmental Problems
Third Area of Study: Science and Technology
Fourth Area of Study: Conflict, War, and Terrorism
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Understanding Social Problems, 11th edition. The authors are Linda A. Mooney, Molly Clever, and Marieke Van Willigen. © 2022 Cengage Learning. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
- The process through which social problems are identified, legitimized, and addressed.
- How the major theoretical perspectives and the scientific method are used to evaluate and analyze social problems, develop proposals for addressing social problems, and compare and contrast specific social problems in cross-cultural context.
- The effects of social structure and culture on social policy and the role of social policy in resolving, or exacerbating, social problems.
- The impact of social structure in generating social problems, such as structures of inequality, the political system, and the economy.
- The role of social movements in constructing and/or resolving social problems.
SWK 242.1 Problems of Well-Being
First Area of Study: Thinking About Social Problems
Second Area of Study: Physical and Mental Health and Health Care
Third Area of Study: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Fourth Area of Study: Crime and Social Control
Fifth Area of Study: Family Problems
SWK 242.2 Problems of Inequality
First Area of Study: Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty
Second Area of Study: Work and Unemployment
Third Area of Study: Problems in Education
Fourth Area of Study: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration
Fifth Area of Study: Gender Inequality
Sixth Area of Study: Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality
SWK 242.3 Problems of Globalization
First Area of Study: Population Growth and Aging
Second Area of Study: Environmental Problems
Third Area of Study: Science and Technology
Fourth Area of Study: Conflict, War, and Terrorism
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the nature of marriage and family in America.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is The Marriage and Family Experience: Intimate Relationships in a Changing Society, 14th edition. The authors are Theodore F. Cohen and Brian Strong. © 2021 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
SWK 255.1 The Context of Intimacy
First Area of Study: The Meaning of Marriage and the Family
Second Area of Study: Studying Marriages and Families
Third Area of Study: Variations in American Family Life
Fourth Area of Study: Gender and Family
Fifth Area of Study: Intimacy, Friendship, and Love
SWK 255.2 Intimacy in Marriage and Family Life
First Area of Study: Understanding Sex and Sexualities
Second Area of Study: Communication, Power, and Conflict
Third Area of Study: Marriages in Societal and Individual Perspective
Fourth Area of Study: Unmarried Lives: Singlehood and Cohabitation
SWK 255.3 Challenges to Intimacy and the Lifelong Quest
First Area of Study: Becoming Parents and Experiencing Parenthood
Second Area of Study: Marriage, Work, and Economics
Third Area of Study: Intimate Violence and Sexual Abuse
Fourth Area of Study: Coming Apart: Separation and Divorce
Fifth Area of Study: Single-Parent Families, Remarriages, and Blended Families
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is The Marriage and Family Experience: Intimate Relationships in a Changing Society, 14th edition. The authors are Theodore F. Cohen and Brian Strong. © 2021 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
- The major theoretical perspectives as they relate to marriage and the family.
- The socio-historical evolution of family forms and processes contributing to change in form over time.
- The interaction between work and family.
- The causes and consequences of diversity in family form such as cohabitation, marriage, childbearing, divorce, and remarriage.
- The causes and consequences of family violence and/or crisis.
- The role of family and family practices in child socialization.
- The causes and consequences of the social meanings given to gender and sexual orientation in families.
- The role of social structure, governmental policy, and systems of inequality on family form and dynamics.
SWK 255.1 The Context of Intimacy
First Area of Study: The Meaning of Marriage and the Family
Second Area of Study: Studying Marriages and Families
Third Area of Study: Variations in American Family Life
Fourth Area of Study: Gender and Family
Fifth Area of Study: Intimacy, Friendship, and Love
SWK 255.2 Intimacy in Marriage and Family Life
First Area of Study: Understanding Sex and Sexualities
Second Area of Study: Communication, Power, and Conflict
Third Area of Study: Marriages in Societal and Individual Perspective
Fourth Area of Study: Unmarried Lives: Singlehood and Cohabitation
SWK 255.3 Challenges to Intimacy and the Lifelong Quest
First Area of Study: Becoming Parents and Experiencing Parenthood
Second Area of Study: Marriage, Work, and Economics
Third Area of Study: Intimate Violence and Sexual Abuse
Fourth Area of Study: Coming Apart: Separation and Divorce
Fifth Area of Study: Single-Parent Families, Remarriages, and Blended Families
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the process of helping individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is The Skills of Helping Individuals, Families, Groups, and Communities. 8th edition. The authors are Lawrence Shulman. Copyright 2020, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
SWK 268.1 Social Work with Individuals
First Area of Study: An Interactional Approach to Helping
Second Area of Study: Oppression Psychology, Resilience, and Social Work Practice
Third Area of Study: The Preliminary Phase of Work
Fourth Area of Study: Beginnings and the Contracting Skills
Fifth Area of Study: Skills in the Work Phase
Sixth Area of Study: Endings and Transitions
SWK 268.2 Social Work with Families
First Area of Study: The Preliminary and Beginning Phases in Family Practice
Second Area of Study: The Middle and Ending Phases in Family Practice
Third Area of Study: Variations in Family Practice
Fourth Area of Study: Social Work Practice in the Community
Fifth Area of Study: Evidence-Based Practice
SWK 268.3 Social Work with Groups
First Area of Study: The Preliminary Phase: The Group as a Mutual-Aid System
Second Area of Study: The Beginning Phase with Groups
Third Area of Study: The Middle Phase of Group Work
Fourth Area of Study: Working with the Individual and the Group
Fifth Area of Study: Endings and Transitions with Groups
Sixth Area of Study: Professional Impact and Helping Clients Negotiate the System
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is The Skills of Helping Individuals, Families, Groups, and Communities. 8th edition. The authors are Lawrence Shulman. Copyright 2020, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
- Apply theory to practice with disadvantaged populations at the individual, family, or group level.
- Articulate decision-making skills in a conscious, ethical manner that addresses social and structural inequality.
- Articulate and apply knowledge and evidence to practice.
- Discuss how to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention in relation to a problem and to the strengths, needs, and resources of the client.
- Demonstrate self-observance, self-evaluation, and cultural competence in all dimensions of direct social work practice.
SWK 268.1 Social Work with Individuals
First Area of Study: An Interactional Approach to Helping
Second Area of Study: Oppression Psychology, Resilience, and Social Work Practice
Third Area of Study: The Preliminary Phase of Work
Fourth Area of Study: Beginnings and the Contracting Skills
Fifth Area of Study: Skills in the Work Phase
Sixth Area of Study: Endings and Transitions
SWK 268.2 Social Work with Families
First Area of Study: The Preliminary and Beginning Phases in Family Practice
Second Area of Study: The Middle and Ending Phases in Family Practice
Third Area of Study: Variations in Family Practice
Fourth Area of Study: Social Work Practice in the Community
Fifth Area of Study: Evidence-Based Practice
SWK 268.3 Social Work with Groups
First Area of Study: The Preliminary Phase: The Group as a Mutual-Aid System
Second Area of Study: The Beginning Phase with Groups
Third Area of Study: The Middle Phase of Group Work
Fourth Area of Study: Working with the Individual and the Group
Fifth Area of Study: Endings and Transitions with Groups
Sixth Area of Study: Professional Impact and Helping Clients Negotiate the System
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of how social policy is formed and how it applies to major areas of our lives.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Foundations of Social Policy: Social Justice in Human Perspective. 6th edition. The author is Amanda S. Barusch. Copyright 2018, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Identify several areas of major social policy.
2. Discuss the history of policy development in the United States.
3. Describe social policy frameworks such as social inclusion and social capital.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by evaluating how a particular social policy impacts individuals, families, and communities.
5. Discuss social justice.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 301.1 Policy Analysis: Frameworks and Tools
First Area of Study: Social Justice and Social Workers
Second Area of Study: The Government’s Role
Third Area of Study: Policy Analysis and Policy Practice
SWK 301.2 Collective Responses to Social Problems
First Area of Study: The Social Security Act
Second Area of Study: Poverty and Inequality
Third Area of Study: Health
Fourth Area of Study: Mental Health
Fifth Area of Study: Disability
Sixth Area of Study: Crime and Criminal Justice
SWK 301.3 Vulnerable Populations: Discrimination and Oppression
First Area of Study: People of Color
Second Area of Study: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals
Third Area of Study: Children
Fourth Area of Study: Women
Fifth Area of Study: Older Adults
Sixth Area of Study: Working Americans
Seventh Area of Study: Conclusion: Cycles of Liberation
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Foundations of Social Policy: Social Justice in Human Perspective. 6th edition. The author is Amanda S. Barusch. Copyright 2018, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Identify several areas of major social policy.
2. Discuss the history of policy development in the United States.
3. Describe social policy frameworks such as social inclusion and social capital.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by evaluating how a particular social policy impacts individuals, families, and communities.
5. Discuss social justice.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 301.1 Policy Analysis: Frameworks and Tools
First Area of Study: Social Justice and Social Workers
Second Area of Study: The Government’s Role
Third Area of Study: Policy Analysis and Policy Practice
SWK 301.2 Collective Responses to Social Problems
First Area of Study: The Social Security Act
Second Area of Study: Poverty and Inequality
Third Area of Study: Health
Fourth Area of Study: Mental Health
Fifth Area of Study: Disability
Sixth Area of Study: Crime and Criminal Justice
SWK 301.3 Vulnerable Populations: Discrimination and Oppression
First Area of Study: People of Color
Second Area of Study: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals
Third Area of Study: Children
Fourth Area of Study: Women
Fifth Area of Study: Older Adults
Sixth Area of Study: Working Americans
Seventh Area of Study: Conclusion: Cycles of Liberation
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of important interpersonal skills in the practice of social work.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills. 10th edition. The authors are Dean H. Hepworth, Ronald Rooney, Glenda Dewberry Rooney, and Kim Strom-Gottfried. Copyright 2017, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Describe social work values.
2. Discuss why good communication is critical to successful social work.
3. Describe the assessment process in differing contexts.
4. Discuss the process of forming and assessing social work groups.
5. Discuss the process of implementing change-oriented strategies.
6. Discuss some barriers to change and how they might be managed.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 321.1 Overview of the Helping Process
First Area of Study: The Challenges and Opportunities of Social Work
Second Area of Study: Direct Practice: Domain, Philosophy, and Roles
Third Area of Study: Overview of the Helping Process
Fourth Area of Study: Operationalizing the Cardinal Social Work Values
SWK 321.2 Exploring, Assessing, and Planning
First Area of Study: Communication: Conveying Empathy and Authenticity
Second Area of Study: Verbal Following, Exploring, and Focusing Skills
Third Area of Study: Eliminating Counterproductive Communication Patterns
Fourth Area of Study: Assessment: Understanding Problems and Strengths
Fifth Area of Study: Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Environmental Factors
Sixth Area of Study: Assessing Family Functioning in Diverse Contexts
Seventh Area of Study: Forming and Assessing Social Work Groups
Eighth Area of Study: Developing Goals and Formulating a Contract
SWK 321.3 The Change-Oriented Phase
First Area of Study: Planning and Implementing Change-Oriented Strategies
Second Area of Study: Advocacy and Organizing as Intervention Strategies
Third Area of Study: Enhancing Family Functioning and Relationships
Fourth Area of Study: Intervening in Social Work Groups
Fifth Area of Study: Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation
Sixth Area of Study: Managing Barriers to Change
Seventh Area of Study: The Final Phase: Evaluation and Termination
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills. 10th edition. The authors are Dean H. Hepworth, Ronald Rooney, Glenda Dewberry Rooney, and Kim Strom-Gottfried. Copyright 2017, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Describe social work values.
2. Discuss why good communication is critical to successful social work.
3. Describe the assessment process in differing contexts.
4. Discuss the process of forming and assessing social work groups.
5. Discuss the process of implementing change-oriented strategies.
6. Discuss some barriers to change and how they might be managed.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 321.1 Overview of the Helping Process
First Area of Study: The Challenges and Opportunities of Social Work
Second Area of Study: Direct Practice: Domain, Philosophy, and Roles
Third Area of Study: Overview of the Helping Process
Fourth Area of Study: Operationalizing the Cardinal Social Work Values
SWK 321.2 Exploring, Assessing, and Planning
First Area of Study: Communication: Conveying Empathy and Authenticity
Second Area of Study: Verbal Following, Exploring, and Focusing Skills
Third Area of Study: Eliminating Counterproductive Communication Patterns
Fourth Area of Study: Assessment: Understanding Problems and Strengths
Fifth Area of Study: Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Environmental Factors
Sixth Area of Study: Assessing Family Functioning in Diverse Contexts
Seventh Area of Study: Forming and Assessing Social Work Groups
Eighth Area of Study: Developing Goals and Formulating a Contract
SWK 321.3 The Change-Oriented Phase
First Area of Study: Planning and Implementing Change-Oriented Strategies
Second Area of Study: Advocacy and Organizing as Intervention Strategies
Third Area of Study: Enhancing Family Functioning and Relationships
Fourth Area of Study: Intervening in Social Work Groups
Fifth Area of Study: Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation
Sixth Area of Study: Managing Barriers to Change
Seventh Area of Study: The Final Phase: Evaluation and Termination
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of social reform and strategies that can be used to advocate for social change.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Becoming an Effective Policy Advocate. 8th edition. The author is Bruce S. Jansson. Copyright 2018, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Explain how advocacy can impact policy making.
2. Recognize the regulatory environment that surrounds lobbying and advocacy.
3. Discuss the historical context for the development of advocacy in the US.
4. Discuss the importance of policy advocacy in social work practice in order to better serve the needs of vulnerable populations.
5. Demonstrate a knowledge of the process of building a policy agenda.
6. Discuss the process of advocating for change.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 326.1 Becoming Motivated to Become a Policy Advocate
First Area of Study: Joining a Tradition of Social Reform
Second Area of Study: Articulating Four Rationales for Participating in Policy Advocacy
Third Area of Study: Obtaining Skills and Competencies for Policy Advocacy
Fourth Area of Study: Understanding the Ecology of Policy
Fifth Area of Study: Expanding Policy Advocacy Across National Borders
SWK 326.2 Building Policy Agendas
First Area of Study: Committing to an Issue: Building Agendas
Second Area of Study: Analyzing Problems in the First Step of Policy Analysis
Third Area of Study: Placing Policy Proposals in Policy Briefs
Fourth Area of Study: Presenting and Defending Policy
SWK 326.3 Advocating for Change
First Area of Study: Developing and Using Power in the Policy-Enacting Task
Second Area of Study: Developing Political Strategy and Policy-Enacting
Third Area of Study: Engaging in Ballot-Based Policy Advocacy
Fourth Area of Study: Troubleshooting the Implementation of Policies
Fourth Area of Study: Assessing Policy: Toward Evidence-Based Policy
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Becoming an Effective Policy Advocate. 8th edition. The author is Bruce S. Jansson. Copyright 2018, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Explain how advocacy can impact policy making.
2. Recognize the regulatory environment that surrounds lobbying and advocacy.
3. Discuss the historical context for the development of advocacy in the US.
4. Discuss the importance of policy advocacy in social work practice in order to better serve the needs of vulnerable populations.
5. Demonstrate a knowledge of the process of building a policy agenda.
6. Discuss the process of advocating for change.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 326.1 Becoming Motivated to Become a Policy Advocate
First Area of Study: Joining a Tradition of Social Reform
Second Area of Study: Articulating Four Rationales for Participating in Policy Advocacy
Third Area of Study: Obtaining Skills and Competencies for Policy Advocacy
Fourth Area of Study: Understanding the Ecology of Policy
Fifth Area of Study: Expanding Policy Advocacy Across National Borders
SWK 326.2 Building Policy Agendas
First Area of Study: Committing to an Issue: Building Agendas
Second Area of Study: Analyzing Problems in the First Step of Policy Analysis
Third Area of Study: Placing Policy Proposals in Policy Briefs
Fourth Area of Study: Presenting and Defending Policy
SWK 326.3 Advocating for Change
First Area of Study: Developing and Using Power in the Policy-Enacting Task
Second Area of Study: Developing Political Strategy and Policy-Enacting
Third Area of Study: Engaging in Ballot-Based Policy Advocacy
Fourth Area of Study: Troubleshooting the Implementation of Policies
Fourth Area of Study: Assessing Policy: Toward Evidence-Based Policy
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the processes and procedures of social work case management.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Fundamentals of Case Management Practice: Skills for the Human Services. 5th edition. The authors are Nancy Summers. Copyright 2016. Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Define case management.
2. Discuss the context in which case management services are delivered.
3. Identify, analyze, and critique case management intervention methods.
4. Discuss case management skills as they relate to diverse at-risk populations.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which societal and cultural differences can affect case management services.
6. Discuss the role of the case manager in human service delivery.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 340.1 An Overview of Case Management
First Area of Study: Case Management: Definition and Responsibilities
Second Area of Study: Ethics and Other Responsibilities for Human Service Workers
Third Area of Study: A Theoretical Foundation for Human Services
Fourth Area of Study: Cultural Competence
Fifth Area of Study: Attitudes and Boundaries
Sixth Area of Study: Clarifying Who Owns the Problem
Seventh Area of Study: Identifying Good Responses and Poor Responses
Eighth Area of Study: Listening and Responding
Ninth Area of Study: Asking Questions
SWK 340.2 Case Management Principles
First Area of Study: Bringing Up Difficult Issues
Second Area of Study: Addressing and Disarming Anger
Third Area of Study: Collaborating with People for Change
Fourth Area of Study: Case Management Principles: Optional Review
Fifth Area of Study: Documenting Initial Inquiries
Sixth Area of Study: The First Interview
Seventh Area of Study: Social Histories and Assessment Forms
Eighth Area of Study: Using the DSM
SWK 340.3 Information, Documentation, and Referral
First Area of Study: Receiving and Releasing Information
Second Area of Study: Developing a Service Plan at the Case Management Unit
Third Area of Study: Service Planning Conference or Disposition Planning Meeting
Fourth Area of Study: Making the Referral and Assembling the Record
Fifth Area of Study: Documentation and Recording
Sixth Area of Study: Monitoring the Services or Treatment
Seventh Area of Study: Developing Goals and Objectives at the Provider Agency
Eighth Area of Study: Terminating the Case
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Fundamentals of Case Management Practice: Skills for the Human Services. 5th edition. The authors are Nancy Summers. Copyright 2016. Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Define case management.
2. Discuss the context in which case management services are delivered.
3. Identify, analyze, and critique case management intervention methods.
4. Discuss case management skills as they relate to diverse at-risk populations.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which societal and cultural differences can affect case management services.
6. Discuss the role of the case manager in human service delivery.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 340.1 An Overview of Case Management
First Area of Study: Case Management: Definition and Responsibilities
Second Area of Study: Ethics and Other Responsibilities for Human Service Workers
Third Area of Study: A Theoretical Foundation for Human Services
Fourth Area of Study: Cultural Competence
Fifth Area of Study: Attitudes and Boundaries
Sixth Area of Study: Clarifying Who Owns the Problem
Seventh Area of Study: Identifying Good Responses and Poor Responses
Eighth Area of Study: Listening and Responding
Ninth Area of Study: Asking Questions
SWK 340.2 Case Management Principles
First Area of Study: Bringing Up Difficult Issues
Second Area of Study: Addressing and Disarming Anger
Third Area of Study: Collaborating with People for Change
Fourth Area of Study: Case Management Principles: Optional Review
Fifth Area of Study: Documenting Initial Inquiries
Sixth Area of Study: The First Interview
Seventh Area of Study: Social Histories and Assessment Forms
Eighth Area of Study: Using the DSM
SWK 340.3 Information, Documentation, and Referral
First Area of Study: Receiving and Releasing Information
Second Area of Study: Developing a Service Plan at the Case Management Unit
Third Area of Study: Service Planning Conference or Disposition Planning Meeting
Fourth Area of Study: Making the Referral and Assembling the Record
Fifth Area of Study: Documentation and Recording
Sixth Area of Study: Monitoring the Services or Treatment
Seventh Area of Study: Developing Goals and Objectives at the Provider Agency
Eighth Area of Study: Terminating the Case
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the generalist practice with organizations and communities.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Generalist Practice with Organizations and Communities. 7th edition. The authors are Karen K. Kirst-Ashman and Grafton H. Hull, Jr. Copyright 2018, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a general understanding of the nature of organizations and communities.
2. Describe some of the important personal skills necessary when working with organizations and communities.
3. Discuss the process of organizational and community change.
4. Discuss the decision-making process as it applies to organizations and communities.
5. Discuss advocacy and social action with populations at risk.
6. Identify important ethical standards and ethical dilemmas related to work with organizations and communities.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 357.1 Working with Organizations and Communities
First Area of Study: Practice with Organizations and Communities
Second Area of Study: Stress and Time Management
Third Area of Study: Using Micro Skills with Organizations and Communities
Fourth Area of Study: Group Skills for Organizational and Community Change
SWK 357.2 Understanding Organizations
First Area of Study: Understanding Organizations
Second Area of Study: Decision Making for Organizational Change
Third Area of Study: Implementing Organizational Change
Fourth Area of Study: Understanding Neighborhoods and Communities
SWK 357.3 Understanding Communities
First Area of Study: Macro Practice in Communities
Second Area of Study: Evaluating Macro Practice
Third Area of Study: Advocacy and Social Action with Populations at Risk
Fourth Area of Study: Ethical Dilemmas
Fifth Area of Study: Using Supervision
Sixth Area of Study: Developing and Managing Agency Resources
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Generalist Practice with Organizations and Communities. 7th edition. The authors are Karen K. Kirst-Ashman and Grafton H. Hull, Jr. Copyright 2018, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a general understanding of the nature of organizations and communities.
2. Describe some of the important personal skills necessary when working with organizations and communities.
3. Discuss the process of organizational and community change.
4. Discuss the decision-making process as it applies to organizations and communities.
5. Discuss advocacy and social action with populations at risk.
6. Identify important ethical standards and ethical dilemmas related to work with organizations and communities.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 357.1 Working with Organizations and Communities
First Area of Study: Practice with Organizations and Communities
Second Area of Study: Stress and Time Management
Third Area of Study: Using Micro Skills with Organizations and Communities
Fourth Area of Study: Group Skills for Organizational and Community Change
SWK 357.2 Understanding Organizations
First Area of Study: Understanding Organizations
Second Area of Study: Decision Making for Organizational Change
Third Area of Study: Implementing Organizational Change
Fourth Area of Study: Understanding Neighborhoods and Communities
SWK 357.3 Understanding Communities
First Area of Study: Macro Practice in Communities
Second Area of Study: Evaluating Macro Practice
Third Area of Study: Advocacy and Social Action with Populations at Risk
Fourth Area of Study: Ethical Dilemmas
Fifth Area of Study: Using Supervision
Sixth Area of Study: Developing and Managing Agency Resources
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the groups, how they function, and how to work with them.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Social Work with Groups: Comprehensive Practice and Self-Care. 10th edition. The authors are Charles Zastrow and Sarah L. Hessenauer. Copyright 2019, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of social group work and practice.
2. Develop leadership skills related to working with groups.
3. Discuss the process of identifying the needs of individual group members.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of treatment groups, including group
formation, facilitation, and termination.
5. Discuss the importance of understanding, affirming, and respecting group
members from diverse backgrounds.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 365.1 Fundamentals of Group Social Work
First Area of Study: Groups: Types and Stages of Development
Second Area of Study: Social Group Work and Social Work Practice
Third Area of Study: Group Dynamics: Leadership
Fourth Area of Study: Group Dynamics: Goals and Norms
Fifth Area of Study: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
SWK 365.2 Types of Groups Part 1
First Area of Study: Task Groups
Second Area of Study: Working with Diverse Groups
Third Area of Study: Self-Help Groups
Fourth Area of Study: Social Work with Families
Fifth Area of Study: Organizations, Communities, and Groups
SWK 365.3 Types of Groups Part 2
First Area of Study: Educational Groups: With a Focus on Self-Care
Second Area of Study: Treatment Groups
Third Area of Study: Treatment Groups with Diverse and Vulnerable Populations
Fourth Area of Study: Termination and Evaluation of a Group
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Social Work with Groups: Comprehensive Practice and Self-Care. 10th edition. The authors are Charles Zastrow and Sarah L. Hessenauer. Copyright 2019, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of social group work and practice.
2. Develop leadership skills related to working with groups.
3. Discuss the process of identifying the needs of individual group members.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of treatment groups, including group
formation, facilitation, and termination.
5. Discuss the importance of understanding, affirming, and respecting group
members from diverse backgrounds.
Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.
SWK 365.1 Fundamentals of Group Social Work
First Area of Study: Groups: Types and Stages of Development
Second Area of Study: Social Group Work and Social Work Practice
Third Area of Study: Group Dynamics: Leadership
Fourth Area of Study: Group Dynamics: Goals and Norms
Fifth Area of Study: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
SWK 365.2 Types of Groups Part 1
First Area of Study: Task Groups
Second Area of Study: Working with Diverse Groups
Third Area of Study: Self-Help Groups
Fourth Area of Study: Social Work with Families
Fifth Area of Study: Organizations, Communities, and Groups
SWK 365.3 Types of Groups Part 2
First Area of Study: Educational Groups: With a Focus on Self-Care
Second Area of Study: Treatment Groups
Third Area of Study: Treatment Groups with Diverse and Vulnerable Populations
Fourth Area of Study: Termination and Evaluation of a Group
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the how and the why of social work research.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Research Methods for Social Work. 9th edition. The authors are Allen Rubin and Earl R. Babbie. Copyright 2017, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
SWK 401.1 An Introduction to Scientific Inquiry in Social Work
First Area of Study: Why Study Research?
Second Area of Study: Evidence-Based Practice
Third Area of Study: Factors Influencing the Research Process
Fourth Area of Study: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry
Fifth Area of Study: The Ethics and Politics of Social Work Research
Sixth Area of Study: Culturally Competent Research
Seventh Area of Study: Problem Formulation
Eighth Area of Study: Conceptualization in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry
Ninth Area of Study: Measurement
Tenth Area of Study: Constructing Measurement Instruments
SWK 401.2 Designs for Evaluating Programs and Practice
First Area of Study: Causal Inference and Experimental Designs
Second Area of Study: Quasi-Experimental Designs
Third Area of Study: Single-Case Evaluation Designs
Fourth Area of Study: Program Evaluation
Fifth Area of Study: Sampling
Sixth Area of Study: Survey Research
Seventh Area of Study: Analyzing Existing Data: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
SWK 401.3 Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
First Area of Study: Qualitative Research: General Principles
Second. Area of Study: Qualitative Research: Specific Methods
Third Area of Study: Qualitative Data Analysis
Fourth Area of Study: Descriptive Data Analysis
Fifth Area of Study: Inferential Data Analysis
Sixth Area of Study: Writing Research Proposals and Reports
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Research Methods for Social Work. 9th edition. The authors are Allen Rubin and Earl R. Babbie. Copyright 2017, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
- Apply critical and analytical thinking to the process of scientific inquiry.
- Demonstrate an understanding of research terminology and basic research methodology.
- Discuss ethical issues related to social work research.
- Discuss the process of problem formulation and measurement.
- Identify and describe specific research designs and their primary use.
- Explain qualitative research methods and how data is analyzed.
SWK 401.1 An Introduction to Scientific Inquiry in Social Work
First Area of Study: Why Study Research?
Second Area of Study: Evidence-Based Practice
Third Area of Study: Factors Influencing the Research Process
Fourth Area of Study: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry
Fifth Area of Study: The Ethics and Politics of Social Work Research
Sixth Area of Study: Culturally Competent Research
Seventh Area of Study: Problem Formulation
Eighth Area of Study: Conceptualization in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry
Ninth Area of Study: Measurement
Tenth Area of Study: Constructing Measurement Instruments
SWK 401.2 Designs for Evaluating Programs and Practice
First Area of Study: Causal Inference and Experimental Designs
Second Area of Study: Quasi-Experimental Designs
Third Area of Study: Single-Case Evaluation Designs
Fourth Area of Study: Program Evaluation
Fifth Area of Study: Sampling
Sixth Area of Study: Survey Research
Seventh Area of Study: Analyzing Existing Data: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
SWK 401.3 Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
First Area of Study: Qualitative Research: General Principles
Second. Area of Study: Qualitative Research: Specific Methods
Third Area of Study: Qualitative Data Analysis
Fourth Area of Study: Descriptive Data Analysis
Fifth Area of Study: Inferential Data Analysis
Sixth Area of Study: Writing Research Proposals and Reports
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of basic concepts in crisis intervention.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is A Guide to Crisis Intervention, 6th edition. The author is Kristi Kanel. © 2019 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
SWK 412.1 An Overview of Crisis Intervention
First Area of Study: An Overview of Crisis Intervention
Second Area of Study: Ethical and Professional Issues
Third Area of Study: The ABC Model of Crisis Intervention
Fourth Area of Study: Danger to Self, Others, or Being Gravely Disabled
SWK 412.2 Types of Crisis Part I
First Area of Study: Developmental and Cultural Crises
Second Area of Study: Crises of Loss: Death, Relationship, and Economic Loss
Third Area of Study: Community Disaster, Trauma, and PTSD
Fourth Area of Study: Crises Related to Military Service
SWK 412.3 Types of Crisis Part II
First Area of Study: Crises Related to Personal Trauma
Second Area of Study: Crises Related to Sexuality
Third Area of Study: Substance Use Related Disorders and Crises
Fourth Area of Study: Crises Related to Aging, Physical Illness, and Disabilities
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is A Guide to Crisis Intervention, 6th edition. The author is Kristi Kanel. © 2019 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
- Define the nature, scope, and limitations of crisis intervention.
- Discuss ethical and legal issues related to crisis intervention.
- Discuss the ABC model of crisis intervention.
- Discuss the several categories of crisis and how intervention techniques vary.
- Discuss the importance of referral and consultation.
SWK 412.1 An Overview of Crisis Intervention
First Area of Study: An Overview of Crisis Intervention
Second Area of Study: Ethical and Professional Issues
Third Area of Study: The ABC Model of Crisis Intervention
Fourth Area of Study: Danger to Self, Others, or Being Gravely Disabled
SWK 412.2 Types of Crisis Part I
First Area of Study: Developmental and Cultural Crises
Second Area of Study: Crises of Loss: Death, Relationship, and Economic Loss
Third Area of Study: Community Disaster, Trauma, and PTSD
Fourth Area of Study: Crises Related to Military Service
SWK 412.3 Types of Crisis Part II
First Area of Study: Crises Related to Personal Trauma
Second Area of Study: Crises Related to Sexuality
Third Area of Study: Substance Use Related Disorders and Crises
Fourth Area of Study: Crises Related to Aging, Physical Illness, and Disabilities
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of issues and ethics in the helping professions.
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions, 10th edition. The authors are Gerald Corey, Marianne Schneider Corey, and Cindy Corey. Copyright 2019, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
SWK 430.1 Introduction to Professional Ethics
First Area of Study: Introduction to Professional Ethics
Second Area of Study: The Counselor as a Person and as a Professional
Third Area of Study: Values and the Helping Relationship
Fourth Area of Study: Multicultural Perspectives and Diversity Issues
SWK 430.2 Ethical Considerations Part 1
First Area of Study: Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities
Second Area of Study: Confidentiality: Ethical and Legal Issues
Third Area of Study: Managing Boundaries and Multiple Relationships
Fourth Area of Study: Professional Competence and Training
Fifth Area of Study: Ethical Issues in Supervision
SWK 430.3 Ethical Considerations Part 2
First Area of Study: Issues in Theory and Practice
Second Area of Study: Ethical Issues in Couples and Family Therapy
Third Area of Study: Ethical Issues in Group Work
Fourth Area of Study: Community and Social Justice Perspectives
Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions, 10th edition. The authors are Gerald Corey, Marianne Schneider Corey, and Cindy Corey. Copyright 2019, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:
- Clarify personal ethical beliefs and how these beliefs might impact ones work as a social worker.
- Identify ethical principles related to social work and the value choices implicit in these principles.
- Identify some current ethical dilemmas experienced by social workers.
- Discuss ethical and legal issues surrounding confidentiality.
- Discuss the importance of maintaining boundaries.
- Discuss ethical issues related to couples and family therapy.
SWK 430.1 Introduction to Professional Ethics
First Area of Study: Introduction to Professional Ethics
Second Area of Study: The Counselor as a Person and as a Professional
Third Area of Study: Values and the Helping Relationship
Fourth Area of Study: Multicultural Perspectives and Diversity Issues
SWK 430.2 Ethical Considerations Part 1
First Area of Study: Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities
Second Area of Study: Confidentiality: Ethical and Legal Issues
Third Area of Study: Managing Boundaries and Multiple Relationships
Fourth Area of Study: Professional Competence and Training
Fifth Area of Study: Ethical Issues in Supervision
SWK 430.3 Ethical Considerations Part 2
First Area of Study: Issues in Theory and Practice
Second Area of Study: Ethical Issues in Couples and Family Therapy
Third Area of Study: Ethical Issues in Group Work
Fourth Area of Study: Community and Social Justice Perspectives