SCWK 6910 02: Integrated Foundation

SCWK 6910 - Integrated Foundation

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41638,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Dessalegn Guyo

Email: dnguyo@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Title:                Assistant Professor

Professional qualifications:

PhD. in Social Work and Social Development, Addis Ababa University

MSW, Master of Social Work, Addis Ababa University

BA, Sociology and Social Administration, Addis Ababa University 

Office Location: Cushwa Hall 3164

Office phone: 330-941-3337.

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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 and Other articles as assigned. NASW

Supportive content-related research article readings may be assigned accordingly

Code of Ethics: Other articles as assigned.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Sat 8/29 Due 8/27 at 11:59pm:
Introduction Discussion 1 - Reply
Due 8/28 before 11:59:16pm:
Complete Reflective Journal on Implicit Bias
Due 9/4 at 11:59pm:
Discussion 2
Sat 9/12 Due 9/13 before 5:58:11pm:
Discussion 3
Due 9/14 before 10:36:15am:
Discussion 3 - Reply
Sat 9/19 Due 9/21 before 10:32:40am:
Discussion 4
Due 9/22 before 10:37:03am:
Discussion 4 - Reply
Sat 9/26 Due 9/26 at 11:59pm:
Ethical responsiblity application paper
Due 9/29 before 10:22:43am:
Discussion 5
Due 9/30 before 11:29:52am:
Discussion 5 - Reply
Sat 10/10 Due 10/11 before 10:40:36am:
Discussion 6
Due 10/12 before 11:59:43pm:
Discussion 6 - Reply
Sat 10/17 Due 10/18 before 11:59:28pm:
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
Sat 10/24 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
Sat 11/7 Due 11/12 before 11:58:48pm:
Discussion 10
Sat 11/14 Due 11/13 before 11:59:44pm:
Discussion 10 - Reply
Due 11/15 at 11:59pm:
Multiple Systems Paper (100 points)
Due 11/19 at 11:59pm:
Competency based self care assessment
Sat 12/5 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.