SCWK 1510 - Introduction to Social Work
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 42939,
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 |
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| Required | Social Work: An empowering profession (9th ed.) | Dubois, B. and Miley, K. | 9780136943228 |
Blackboard Modules also have weekly readings that are required.
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 | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 8/24 | Due 8/30 before 11:59:38pm: Lesson 1 Discussion 1 - Reply Due 8/30 at 11:59pm: Lesson 1 Discussion 2 - Reply |
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| 8/31 | Due 9/6 before 11:59:23pm: Lesson 2 Discussion - Reply Due 9/6 at 11:59pm: Lesson 2 Quiz |
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| 9/7 | Due 9/13 before 11:59:22pm: Lesson 3 Discussion - Reply |
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| 9/14 | Due 9/20 before 11:59:54pm: Lesson 4 Discussion - Reply |
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| 9/21 | Due 9/27 before 11:59:32pm: Lesson 5 Discussion - Reply Due 9/27 at 11:59pm: Exam 1 |
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| 9/28 | Due 10/4 before 11:59:06pm: Lesson 6 Discussion - Reply |
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| 10/5 | Due 10/11 before 11:59:12pm: Lesson 7 Discussion - Reply |
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| 10/12 | Due 10/18 before 11:59:06pm: Lesson 8 Discussion - Reply Due 10/18 at 11:59pm: Lesson 8 Quiz |
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| 10/19 | Due 10/25 before 11:59:38pm: Lesson 9 Discussion - Reply |
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| 11/2 | Due 11/1 before 11:59:49pm: Lesson 10 Discussion - Reply Due 11/1 at 11:59pm: Exam 2 |
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| 11/9 | Due 11/8 before 11:59:32pm: Lesson 11 Discussion - Reply |
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| 11/16 | Due 11/15 at 11:59pm: Social Service Agency Review Paper Due 11/15 before 11:59:08pm: Lesson 12 Discussion - Reply |
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| 11/23 | Due 11/22 before 11:59:53pm: Lesson 13 Discussion 1 - Reply Due 11/22 before 11:59:07pm: Lesson 13 Discussion 2 - Reply |
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| 11/30 | Due 11/29 before 11:59:39pm: Lesson 14 Discussion - Reply |
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| 12/7 | Due 12/6 before 11:59:26pm: Lesson 15 Discussion - Reply Due 12/6 at 11:59pm: 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.