SCWK 3739 - Social Work Methods with Communities and Organizations
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41614,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dana Davis
Email: ddavis05@ysu.edu
Course Description
3739. Social Work Methods with Communities and Organizations. This course presents an in-depth analysis of problem-solving strategies and skills in working with organizations and communities. Theory and research relating to practice will be examined. Social Work purpose, functions, and values are addressed from the systems perspective. Prereq.: Social Work Majors Only. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required |
Kirst-Ashman and Hull, L. (2018). Generalist Practice with Organizations and Communities. (7th Ed.) Cengage Learning.
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 | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | Introduction and Review of the Syllabus Purpose of Course | |
| Thu | 8/27 | Introduction and Review of the Syllabus Purpose of Course | |
| Tue | 9/1 | Procrastination & Assertiveness | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Procrastination & Assertiveness | |
| Tue | 9/8 | Intersectionality | |
| Thu | 9/10 | Intersectionality | |
| Tue | 9/15 | Help Network Visit | Tuesday Sept 15th we will meet at Help Network for class. 1344 5th Ave |
| Thu | 9/17 | Help Network Visit Discussion | |
| Tue | 9/22 | Help Network Visit | |
| Thu | 9/24 | Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) | |
| Tue | 9/29 | Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) | |
| Thu | 10/1 | Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) | |
| Tue | 10/6 | Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) | |
| Thu | 10/8 | Values, Ethics, and the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas | Assignment Due on Wednesday, Oct 7 at midnight: GIM Assignment 1 |
| Tue | 10/13 | Values, Ethics, and the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas | |
| Thu | 10/15 | Book Club Thursdays | |
| Tue | 10/20 | Values, Ethics, and the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas | |
| Thu | 10/22 | Book Club Thursdays | |
| Tue | 10/27 | Macro Practice | |
| Thu | 10/29 | Book Club Thursdays | |
| Tue | 11/3 | Macro Practice | |
| Thu | 11/5 | Book Club Thursdays | |
| Tue | 11/10 | Macro Practice | |
| Thu | 11/12 | Book Club Thursdays | |
| Tue | 11/17 | Macro Practice | Assignment Due on Wednesday, Nov 18 at midnight: GIM Assignment 2 |
| Thu | 11/19 | Book Club Thursdays | |
| Tue | 11/24 | Macro Practice | |
| Tue | 12/1 | Macro Practice | Book Club Presentations |
| Thu | 12/3 | Book Club Presentations Assignment Due on Sunday, Dec 6 at midnight: Book Club Evaluations |
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| Tue | 12/8 | Macro Practice | |
| Thu | 12/10 | Macro Practice |
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.