SOWK 570 Generalist Social Work Communication and Ethics

Social workers face ethical dilemmas in practice. The student will learn to use a practical decision-making model to critically evaluate choices in practice. Social workers document interactions with clients and formulate plans for communities, organizations, individuals, groups, and families. The student will learn how to write documentation.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

(CLO: A-I, Competencies: 1-9: Dimensions: Knowledge, Values, Cognitive & Affective Processes)

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview. 

Discussions with Video Replies (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will post one thread of at least 350 words (or 200 words with informed consent video for one Module) demonstrating course-related knowledge and answering or addressing all items in the discussion topic/prompt. Each video reply must be 2-3 minutes long and demonstrate professionalism and cultural humility, and they should be presented in such a way that the core social work values are upheld. For each thread, the student must support his or her assertions with course material and at least two (2) scholarly or biblical citations in current APA format. Each reply must incorporate course material and at least one biblical citation. Any scholarly sources must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the textbook, course presentations, the Bible, and professional journals. The use of additional sources is encouraged.  (CLO: A, B, & C; Competencies: 1, 2, 3: Dimensions: Knowledge, Values, Cognitive & Affective Processes)

Discussions with Written Replies (3)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will post one thread of at least 350 words (or 200 words with informed consent video for one Module) demonstrating course-related knowledge and answering or addressing all items in the discussion topic/prompt. Each reply must be 250-350 words and demonstrate professionalism and cultural humility, and they should be presented in such a way that the core social work values are upheld. For each thread, the student must support his or her assertions with course material and at least one (1) scholarly or biblical citations in current APA format. Each reply must incorporate course material and at least one biblical citation. Any scholarly sources must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the textbook, course presentations, the Bible, and professional journals. The use of additional sources is encouraged.  (CLO: A, B, & C; Competencies: 1, 2, 3: Dimensions: Knowledge, Values, Cognitive & Affective Processes)

Informed Consent Video Assignment

Informed consent is a critical aspect of client self-determination and ensuring that clients have the information necessary to make genuinely informed decisions in their own care. As the student will learn, informed consent has many components, including the provider’s information (training, credentials, specialties, etc.), risks and benefits associated with treatment/care, billing information, and limits of confidentiality (among other relevant information).

This assignment is designed to help the student begin to become comfortable with professional communication and delivering critical information to his or her clients. The student will create a short video using a webcam, tablet, or other appropriate device, conducting an informed consent session on the limits of confidentiality, while also pretending that the camera is his or her client.  Once completed, the student will upload the video to YouTube (or another video hosting site accessible to the public), submit the link on Canvas, and post the link as part of the initial thread for the Discussion Thread: Informed Consent Assignment. (CLO: A, C, F, Competencies: 1, 3, 6: Dimensions: Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes)

Quizzes (4)

The student will complete two quizzes and a Quiz: Final focusing on his/her understanding of the course materials. (CLO: A, B, C, Competencies: 1, 2, 3, Dimensions: Knowledge)

Quiz: Code of Ethics Scavenger Hunt

This quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned module: week. This quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 25 multiple-choice, true/false questions, and have a 1-hour and 30-minute time limit. The quiz will allow for two attempts, and the highest score will count towards the student’s grade.

Quiz: Mid-Term

This quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned module: week. This quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 50 multiple-choice questions, and have a 1-hour and 30-minute time limit. The quiz will allow for two attempts, and the highest score will count towards the student’s grade. 

Quiz: Self-Reflection

This quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned module: week. This quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 5 essay questions, and have no time limit. One attempt is allowed. 

Quiz: Final

This quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned module: week. This quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 40 multiple-choice questions, and have a 1-hour and 30-minute time limit. The quiz will allow for two attempts, and the highest score will count towards the student’s grade.