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Course Content:
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History, value, political and economic goals of Social welfare.
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Philosophy based assumptions and conditions
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Impact of philosophy based assumptions and conditions.
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Social welfare services for individuals, families, groups and communities.
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Social work profession and its influence on modern structure, issues, and programs.
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Variety of organizations that provide social welfare services at all levels of practice.
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Cultural diversity
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Ethnic and gender competencies
Course Requirements and Evaluation:
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Students must read assigned chapters from the textbook and other resources, complete
assignments that reinforce learning, and demonstrate by exam knowledge of the topics
covered. There will be 3 tests, a comprehensive final, as well as 10 quizzes, 4 discussion
board questions, 1 policy research analysis paper, 1 presentation and 1 reaction paper.
Your final grade is determined by dividing total points earned by total points possible.
There are a total of 650 points possible for this course.
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Policy Research Analysis Paper (150 Points)
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4 Discussion Board Questions (25 points each for a total of 100 points)
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3 Tests (50 points each for a total of 150 points)
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Test 1 Ch. 1-3
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Test 2 Ch. 4-6
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Test 3 Ch. 7-10
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Comprehensive Final (100 Points) Ch. 1-10 and 11-15.
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10 Quizzes (5 points each for a total of 50 points )
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On-line Policy Research Analysis Presentation through common chat room in class or
Power Point Presentation. Time and date to be arranged. (50 points)
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1 Reaction Paper ( 50 Points)
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Grades will be calculated using the following criteria:
A= 90-100
B= 80-89
C= 70-79
D= 60-69
F= 59 and below
Final Comments:
The recommended Resources do not need to be purchased, however were utilized in the
development of this course and will be referenced in the lecture presentation, discussions board
questions, quizzes, exams, reaction papers, policy research analysis paper, and presentation
policy research analysis paper. Your final grade is determined by dividing total points earned by
total points possible. There are a total of 650 points possible for this course.