SCWK 3737 - Social Work Methods with Groups
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30066,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ron Davis
Email: redavis01@ysu.edu
Course Description
3737. Social Work Methods with Groups. In-depth analysis of problem-solving strategies and skills in working with small groups. Theory and research relating to practice. Social work purpose, functions, and values are addressed for the systems perspective. Prereq.: Social Work Majors Only. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Textbooks |
Required Text:
Toseland, R. & Rivas, R., (2017). An introduction to group work practice, (8th ed.), Allyn & Bacon, MA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 2 | Review Video Lecture of Syllabus and Introduction into Group Work, Historical and Theoretical Considerations | DISCUSSION: Ice Breaker/Introductions QUIZ: Syllabus Overview |
| 5/18 | Toseland & Rivas, Chapter 2 | Historical and Theoretical Considerations Readings | QUIZ: Chapter 2 |
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.