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- 1 - THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Course Number: SW383T Social Work Practice II Instructor’s Name: T.A.’s Name: Barbara Anderson, LCSW Jane Atkinson Unique Number: 62615 Office Number: SWB 3.124E Semester: Spring, 2012 Phone: E-Mail: 232-7118 (office) 476-3369 (emergency) barbara.a@ mail. utexas.edu janelouise_atkinson@ hotmail.com Meeting Time/Place: Wednesday, 8:30 – 11:30 SWB 2.122 Office Hours: W, 12:30–1:30 and by appt. SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II I. Course Description This course builds upon Practice I by deepening students’ knowledge of the generalist social work perspective in the application of theory and practice methods for effective and ethical service delivery to diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities in conjunction with field education. Prerequisites: This course must be taken concurrently with Field Instruction II. This class is a prerequisite for all second year concentration courses. II. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Critically analyze professional values, ethical dilemmas and ethical decision making and their impact on service delivery, policy and practice; (PB 4, 9, 10) 2. Identify, critique, apply and evaluate social work theories and methods from a strengths based generalist perspective for effective service delivery to diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities; (PB 31, 35, 37) 3. Apply beginning practice skills in the development, leadership and evaluation of small groups in agency, organization and community settings; (PB 29, 31, 35, 36, 40)- 2 - 4. Identify aspects of human diversity within and between groups and the implications for this diversity in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation; (PB 1, 29, 35, 36, 39) 5. Demonstrate knowledge of leadership and advocacy skills, conflict management and interprofessional collaboration at all levels of social work practice to promote social and economic justice; (PB 29, 35, 36, 37, 39) 6. Apply a beginning level of skill in utilizing empirical knowledge to evaluate theoretical frameworks, intervention plans and practice effectiveness; (PB 35, 36, 37) 7. Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, assessment, intervention and evaluation plans for diverse client systems that enhance client strengths, capacities, assets and resources. (PB 1, 4) The School of Social Work has been continuously accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since 1952. In order to maintain our accreditation status, we engage in ongoing curriculum assessment to demonstrate compliance with CSWE’s Education Policies and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Several required courses in our curriculum are part of this ongoing assessment, including this course. Below is a list of the specific Educational Policies (EP) and Practice Behaviors (PB) that are assessed in this course. The complete EPAS can be optioned from your Student Handbook. EP2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly. Social workers serve as representatives of the profession, its mission, and its core values. They know the profession’s history. Social workers commit themselves to the profession’s enhancement and to their own professional conduct and growth. PB1 Advocate for client access to the services of social work Objectives 4, 7 Assignments- Advocacy Assignment PB4 Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication Objectives 1, 7 Assignments- Video Role Play and Critique, Social Work Theory Application EP2.1.2 Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. Social workers have an obligation to conduct themselves ethically and to engage in ethical decision-making. Social workers are knowledgeable about the value base of the profession, its ethical standards, and relevant law. PB9 Tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts Objectives 1, 7 Assignments- Ethics Application PB10 Apply strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions Objectives 1 Assignments-Advocacy Assignment, Ethics Application EP2.1.10a Engagement PB29 Substantively and affectively prepare for action with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities Objectives 3, 4, 5 Assignments- Advocacy Assignment, Social Work Theory Application PB31 Develop a mutually agreed-on focus of work and desired outcomes Objectives 2, 3 Assignments- Social Work Theory Application EP2.1.10b Assessment- 3 - PB35 Select appropriate intervention strategies Objectives 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Assignments-Social Work Theory Application, Video Role Play and Critique EP2.1.10c Intervention PB36 Initiate actions to achieve organizational goals Objectives 3, 4, 5, 6 Assignments- Video Role Play and Critique PB37 Implement prevention intervention that enhances client capacities Objectives 2, 5, 6 Assignments- Video Role Play and Critique PB39 Negotiate, mediate, and advocate for clients Objectives 4, 5 Assignments- Advocacy Assignment PB40 Facilitate transitions and endings Objective 3 Assignments- Video Role Play and Critique III. Teaching Methods This class will be taught using a variety of methods with an emphasis on experiential learning including role-play, video, class discussion, small group interaction, lecture and guest speakers. The assignments will provide the opportunity for "learning by doing" in role-play, small groups, and individual projects. For success in this class you must be willing to participate, risk yourself, stretch your creativity, and attend class! You are encouraged to ask questions, give the instructor feedback, and arrange times to see the instructor individually if you think it would be helpful for your learning. IV. Texts and Materials Required: Turner, F.J. (2011). Social Work Treatment, 5th Ed. New York: Oxford University Press. Corey, Marianne S. and Corey, Gerald. (2006) Groups: Process and Practice , 8th Ed. Belmont, Ca.: Thompson/Brooks Cole. Roberts, Albert R. and Greene, Gilbert J. (2009) Social Workers’ Desk Reference. 2nd Ed. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. This text is required upon admission to MSSW Program. (See admissions materials) Reading packet is available at Speedway Copy in the Dobie Building at 21st and Whitis. Additional


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