SCWK 6910 - Integrated Foundation
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41637,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dessalegn Guyo
Email: dnguyo@ysu.edu
Course Description
6910. Integrated Foundation. An advanced course that emphasizes social work values, ethical dilemmas/implications, and the development of practice methods that integrate a strengths-based empowerment approach with individuals, families, and groups. Prereq.: Social Work Majors Only. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Direct social work practice: Theory and skills. | Hepworth, D.H., Rooney, R.H., Rooney, G.D., and Strom-Gottfried, K. (2023). | |
| Required | Code of Ethics Other articles as assigned. | NASW |
Supportive content-related research article readings may be assigned accordingly
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction Syllabus review and course expectation Chapter 1. The Challenges and Opportunities of Social Work | Introduction Syllabus review and course expectation Chapter 1. The Challenges and Opportunities of Social Work | Discussion 1 Reflection 1 Due 8/27 at 11:59pm: Introduction Discussion 1 - Reply Due 8/28 before 11:59:16pm: Complete Reflective Journal on Implicit Bias |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2. | Chapter 2. Orienting Frameworks for Social Work Practice | Discussion 2 Due 9/4 at 11:59pm: Discussion 2 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3. | Chapter 3. Overview of the Helping Process | Discussion 3 Due 9/13 before 5:58:11pm: Discussion 3 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4. | Chapter 4. Operationalizing Social Work Values and Ethics | Due 9/14 before 10:36:15am: Discussion 3 - Reply |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5. and Chapter 17 | Chapter 5. Building Blocks of Communication: Conveying Empathy and Authenticity Chapter 17. Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation | Ethical responsibility application paper Due 9/21 before 10:32:40am: Discussion 4 Due 9/22 before 10:37:03am: Discussion 4 - Reply Due 9/26 at 11:59pm: Ethical responsiblity application paper |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6. and Chapter 7. | Chapter 6. Verbal Following, Exploring, and Focusing Skills Chapter 7. Eliminating Counterproductive Communication Patterns and Substituting Positive Alternatives | Discussion 4 Due 9/29 before 10:22:43am: Discussion 5 Due 9/30 before 11:29:52am: Discussion 5 - Reply |
| 10/5 | Chapter 8. and Chapter 9. | Chapter 8. Assessment: Exploring and Understanding Problems and Strengths Chapter 9. Assessing Individual and Environmental Factors and Their Interaction | Discussion 5 Due 10/11 before 10:40:36am: Discussion 6 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 10 and Chapter 15 | Chapter 10. Assessing Family Functioning in Diverse Family and Cultural Contexts Chapter 15. Enhancing Family Functioning and Relationships | Discussion 6 and Individual client case paper Due 10/12 before 11:59:43pm: Discussion 6 - Reply Due 10/18 before 11:59:28pm: Discussion 7 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 11 and Chapter 16 | Chapter 11. Understanding Social Work Groups Chapter 16. Facilitating Social Work Groups | Discussion 7 Due 10/19 before 11:57:36pm: Discussion 8 Due 10/19 before 11:59:17pm: Discussion 7 - Reply Due 10/20 before 11:59:02am: Discussion 8 - Reply |
| 10/26 | Chapter 12 | Chapter 12. Developing Goals and Formulating a Contract | Discussion 8 and Competency based self-care assessment Due 10/26 before 11:58:40pm: Discussion 9 Due 10/27 at 11:59pm: Discussion 9 - Reply Due 10/28 at 11:59pm: Individual client case paper |
| 11/2 | Chapter 13. | Chapter 13. Choosing and Implementing Interventions to Facilitate Change SImulation Role play |
Discussion 9 |
| 11/9 | Chapters covered on intervention | SImulation session continues | Multisystem paper due Due 11/12 before 11:58:48pm: Discussion 10 Due 11/13 before 11:59:44pm: Discussion 10 - Reply |
| 11/16 | Chapter 14 | Chapter 14. Balancing Micro and Macro Social Work Practice | Discussion 10 Due 11/15 at 11:59pm: Multiple Systems Paper (100 points) Due 11/19 at 11:59pm: Competency based self care assessment |
| 11/23 | Chapter 18. and Chapter 19. | Chapter 18. Managing Barriers to Change Chapter 19. The Final Phase: Evaluation and Termination Post test Course reflection | Course reflection |
| 11/30 | Chapter 18. and Chapter 19. summery | Chapter 18. Managing Barriers to Change Chapter 19. The Final Phase: Evaluation and Termination Post test Course reflection | Post test final exam |
| 12/7 | Due 12/8 at 11:59pm: Course reflection paper |
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.