SCWK 1510 - Introduction to Social Work
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 43829,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Breea Burke
Email: bburke02@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 | Dubois, B.; Krogsrud Miley, K. | 9780134747514 |
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
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| Mon | 8/24 | Introductions, Review of Syllabus, Requirements and Expectations, Learning and Interests | ||
| Mon | 8/31 | Chapter 1 | Social Work: A Helping Profession | |
| Mon | 9/7 | No Class | ||
| Mon | 9/14 | Chapter 2 & 3 | An Evolving Profession The Social Worker and the Social System |
Due 9/14 before 11:40:12am: In-Class Discussion 1 - Reply |
| Mon | 9/21 | Chapter 4 NASW Code of Ethics |
The Social Service Delivery System | Due 9/21 before 11:40:12am: In-Class Discussion 2 - Reply |
| Mon | 9/28 | Chapter 5 NASW Code of Ethics |
Values & Ethics in Social Work *Exam Review (Chapter 1-5) |
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| Mon | 10/5 | Chapter 6 | EXAM 1- Blackboard-Chapters 1-5 Human Rights and Social Justice |
Due 10/5 at 9:15am: Exam 1 |
| Mon | 10/12 | Chapter 7 | Diversity and Social Work | Due 10/12 before 11:40:12am: In-Class Discussion 3 - Reply |
| Mon | 10/19 | Chapter 8 | Empowerment Social Work Practice | Due 10/19 before 11:40:12am: In-Class Discussion 4 - Reply |
| Mon | 10/26 | Chapter 9 | Social Work Functions and Roles *Exam Review (Chapters 6-9) |
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| Mon | 11/2 | Chapter 10 | EXAM 2 in Blackboard (Chapters 6-9) Social Work & Social Policy |
Due 11/2 at 9:15am: Exam 2 |
| Mon | 11/9 | Chapter 11 | Social Work and Poverty, Homelessness, Unemployment and Criminal Justice | Due 11/9 at 2pm: Social Service Agency Review Paper |
| Mon | 11/16 | Chapter 12 | Social Work in Health, Rehabilitation, and Mental Health | Due 11/16 before 11:40:12am: In-Class Discussion 5 - Reply |
| Mon | 11/23 | Chapter 13 Chapter 14 |
Social Work with Families and Youth Adults and Aging Services |
Due 11/23 before 11:40:12am: In-Class Discussion 6 - Reply |
| Mon | 11/30 | "Happy" Documentary *Exam Review Summary of Services and Review of Course |
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| Mon | 12/7 | Final Exam in Blackboard | Due 12/7 at 9:15am: Final Exam Due 12/7 at 11:59pm: Attendance Participation |
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.