SCWK 6910 - Integrated Foundation
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 30147,
Credit hours: 3
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Instructor
Dessalegn Negeri Guyo
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Social Work and Social Development, Addis Ababa University
Master of Social Work, Addis Ababa University
Bachelor’s, Sociology and Social Administration, Addis Ababa University
Assistant Professor
Email: dnguyo@ysu.edu
Office: Online live
Office Phone: 330-941-3337
Additional Contact Methods:
via email
Preferred Contact Method: email
Communication Expectations:
I will respond to any request within 24 hours or immediately. If you didn't hear back within this time, please email again
How to Refer to me:
Dr Guyo
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Course Description
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. 3 s.h.
Corequisite: SCWK 6909 (Field Work II)
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. |
Hepworth, D.H., Rooney, R.H., Rooney, G.D., and Strom-Gottfried, K. (2023). Direct social work practice: Theory and skills. (11h ed.) Thomson Publishing.
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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class schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | Introduction Syllabus review and course expectation Chapter 1. The Challenges and Opportunities of Social Work | Chapter 1. The Challenges and Opportunities of Social Work | |
| 5/23 | Chapter 2. Orienting Frameworks for Social Work Practice | Chapter 2. Orienting Frameworks for Social Work Practice | |
| 5/30 | Chapter 3. Overview of the Helping Process | ||
| 6/6 | Chapter 4. Operationalizing Social Work Values and Ethics | ||
| 6/13 | Chapter 5. Building Blocks of Communication: Conveying Empathy and Authenticity Chapter 17. Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation | Chapter 5. Building Blocks of Communication: Conveying Empathy and Authenticity Chapter 17. Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation |
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.