SCWK 1510 - Introduction to Social Work
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40823,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Heather Eynon
Email: haeynon@ysu.edu
Course Description
1510. Introduction to Social Work. An overview of the values, systems, policy, theories and concepts central to the profession of social work. This course will also review roles, licensure requirements and history of the social work profession. This is the first course orienting students to the social work profession. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Social Work: An empowering profession (9th ed.) | Dubois, B. and Miley, K. | 9780136943228 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25 | Syllabus | Syllabus review | Readings |
| 9/1 | Social Work: A Helping Profession Chapter 1 | Overview of social work | Readings |
| 9/8 | An Evolving Profession Chapter 2 & The Social Worker and the Social System Chapter 3 | Social systems | Readings |
| 9/15 | The Social Service Delivery System Profession Chapter 4 & NASW Code of Ethics | Delivery of social services | Readings |
| 9/22 | Values and Ethics in Social Work Chapter 5 & NASW Code of Ethics | Values and Ethics | Readings |
| 9/29 | Human rights and Social Justice Chapter 6 | Human rights and social justice | Readings |
| 10/6 | Diversity and Social Work Chapter 7 | Diversity | Readings |
| 10/13 | Empowerment Social Work Practice Chapter 8 | Empowerment | Readings |
| 10/20 | Social Work Functions and Roles Chapter 9 | Functions | Readings |
| 10/27 | Social Work and Social Policy Chapter 10 | Policy | Readings |
| 11/3 | Social Work and Poverty, Homelessness, Unemployment and Criminal Justice Chapter 11 | Poverty | Readings |
| 11/10 | Social Work in Health, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Chapter 12 | Health of clients | Readings |
| 11/17 | Social Work with Families and Youth Chapter 13 | Families and Youth | Readings |
| 11/24 | Adults and Aging Services Chapter 14 | Adults | Readings |
| 12/1 | Adults and Aging Services Chapter 14 | Aging | |
| 12/8 | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.