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Writing Assistance |
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Writing Assistance Available |
The Academic Success Center offers tutoring free of charge for
all students enrolled at Columbia State Community College. Assistance is
available for all writing assignments, for most
math courses, and some science courses, as well as for specific courses
as the need arises. Tutors are available at all five campuses, and
online tutoring is offered as well. |
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Locations |
Walk-in visits are welcome, but to ensure prompt service, students
should schedule an appointment. Please visit the Academic Success
Center web page for information regarding staff, hours, tutoring, etc:
http://asc.columbiastate.edu/
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Columbia
campus
Warf 237
931.540.1302
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Franklin
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Located next to the library
615.790.5671
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Course Information
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Course Description: |
This course
provides an introduction to the social work profession. Because the
field of social work draws on the academic disciplines of sociology and
psychology, students will gain insight into the social and environmental
factors that influence individual lives. Students will become acquainted
with the challenges and rewards of social work, social service agencies,
as well as current social policies, will be discussed. Other topics will
include social work practice in family and children services, health
care, schools, criminal justice, substance abuse, and workplace
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Course Objectives: |
For the student to acquire:
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an appreciation of the history and dynamics of the social work
profession.
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an understanding of the economic and social justice motivations that
impact social policy.
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an ability to compare and contrast the dynamics and objectives of
various social service agencies.
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problem-solving skills that equip the social practitioner in dealing
with complex issues.
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a foundation to pursue further undergraduate study in social work
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Textbooks and Other Course Materials
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Required Textbooks:
Textbook Website:
Supplemental Articles:
Computer Expectations
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Suppes, Mary Ann and Carolyn Cressy Wells.
The Social Work Experience: An Introduction
to Social Work and Social Welfare. (2009). Fifth Edition.
McGraw-Hill.
ISBN 13: 978-0-205-56939-7
ISBN 10 : 0-205-56939-0
www. mhhe.com/sociology
Required articles will be on reserve in the
Columbia State Library or posted into online campus. Students are
responsible for downloading or copying articles in order to complete the
readings before due date. Typically, a writing assignment will be
required in response to the readings.
Students are expected to regularly access a
computer with Internet capabilities for the purpose of completing
assignments, checking news items, grades, calendar items, and Email
through Campus Online.
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Email address:
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All students have access to an email account through Columbia State
Community College. It is imperative that you access and check this email
for this course. In addition, your PVT Username and Password will be
necessary to access any other course materials, such as WebCT and/or
articles from the library. For assistance in looking up your PVT
Username please go to
http://helpdesk.columbiastate.edu. For more information on computer
labs and student email accounts, please refer to:
Student Email Accounts
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General
Course Information
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American With Disabilities Act:
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In compliance with ADA, students are encouraged to register with the
Office of Counseling/Disability Services for possible assistance with
accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to voluntarily and
confidentially provide appropriate documentation regarding the nature
and extent of a disability. Students requesting special accommodations
are strongly encouraged to contact the Office of Counseling/Disability
Services (931.540.2857) at the beginning of the semester.
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Cellular Telephone/Pager Policy: |
The use of cellular telephones and pagers in the classroom is prohibited
at Columbia State Community College. All phones and pagers must be
either turned off or set to silent/vibrate mode. Students are not
excused from class to answer the telephone or a page unless there is an
emergency that the student has notified the instructor of before the
start of class.
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Academic Misconduct:
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Plagiarism: |
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Emergency: |
In case of emergency please follow all directions of instructor and
refer to the Emergency Procedures Guide listed in each classroom.
(Columbia State Security—931 797-7669) (Lawrence County Center—931
766-1600 and Clifton Center --- 931 676-6966 –Williamson County
Center--- 615 709-4400)
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Classroom Rules |
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Courteous and respectful behavior should be demonstrated toward the
instructor and fellow classmates
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Have an open mind during classroom discussions
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No
pagers, cell phones, weapons, drugs, food or drinks
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Children are not allowed in the classroom.
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Do not leave during class
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Avoid coming late to class
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No packing-up
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Evaluations
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Exams |
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Exams will cover sociological terms reviewed in class, assigned
readings, and group discussions. Study guides will be given in order to
guide the student in test preparation; however, the student is
responsible for all chapter, lecture, and discussion information
included on a particular exam.
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Tests will NOT be made up unless the
student has notified the instructor in advance of the absence OR
if there is a documented (e.g. doctor’s note) emergency for the absence.
In the event of a makeup exam, the student will take a different test
from the one given on the day of the original exam.
Cheating
on examinations will not be tolerated !!
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100 points each
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Assignments |
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Reading assignments-It is expected of
college students that they will keep up with chapter reading
assignments. Unannounced quizzes may occur at the discretion of
the instructor if students are not reading assigned chapters.
Essays : Essay assignments covering
selected topics will be announced in advance. There will be three
essays.
Critical thinking exercises will be
accomplished as group activities. |
Three essays will count 10 points each
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30 possible points
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Class Participation |
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ATTENDANCE POLICY: ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED!!! The majority of learning
occurs in the normal interchange of classroom activities. A student
will be counted present only if he/she is present and awake during the
entire class period and is focuses on in-class activities.
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There are no excused absences except a death in the family; documented
personal illness, or hospitalization of an immediate family member.
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The following chart will apply:
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No absences 25 points
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1 absence 20 points
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2 absences 15 points
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3 absences 10 points
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4 absences 5 points
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5 absences 0 points
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6 absences -5 points
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7 absences -10 points
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8 absences grade reduction
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9 absences no credit
v Do not leave in the
middle of class as this behavior is very disruptive to the instructor
and co-students.
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You are expected to be in class the entire period.
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20 possible points
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25 points for perfect attendance
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Tardiness : Please avoid coming late to class.
Excess tardiness - (more than two) will count as an absence. If more than
four , two absences will result, etc.
Please take care of personal
business before coming to class such as bathroom breaks. Leaving in middle of
class is very disruptive to instructor and fellow students.
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Grades
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Final
Grades: |
Grades are not mailed to students. Students may access grades via Web
for Students (www.columbiastate.edu)
five (5) working days after grades are required in Admissions. Students
may print a copy of their grades from Web for Students. |
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Grade
Confidentiality: |
The
student's grades are kept in confidence. No disclosure of grades will be
given to family members, employers, etc. In addition, grades cannot be
provided to a student via email or phone. |
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Grading Scale: |
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90-100 |
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80-89 |
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70-79 |
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60-69 |
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Below 60 |
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Final Grade
By Point Totals |
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A 495-550
B 440-494
C 385-439
D 330-384
F 329- 0
Important Notice – Last Date to Drop Class is March 30, 2010 |
Civility : The act of respecting ones person and property. Everyone desires
to be respected, including instructors and individual students.
Please respect the rights of others to learn. Treat your fellow
students as you would like to be treated.
Avoid leaving during class or coming to class late. There should
be no grandstanding, chattering among students, or packing-up.
Option A: Volunteer Work / Presentation
General Information
Because many social work degree programs require volunteer hours as a
condition of admission, students have the option to complete work in a social
service agency of their choice for part of the course requirements
Volunteer
Requirements A minimum of 20
hours of volunteer work will be required for students completing this option.
The student will chose an agency that best fits her/his interest area. Students
are responsible for locating the social service agency in which to complete the
volunteer hours. Project should be completed by the third week in April, 2010.
Reflection Papers
Students who choose
the volunteer option for the course must also submit a two-page reflection
papers due before April 19, 2009. In addition, students must submit confirmation
from the organization stating the number of hours completed through volunteer
service.
Presentation
Students will give a 10-15 minute class presentation about their experiences in
volunteer work. A student can use his/her reflection paper as a basis for their
presentation. The class presentation will describe the agency and its mission.
Why is the agency important and how did you interact with its clients, should
be addressed. Any interesting experiences would add to the project.
Grading
50 points will be
assigned to the volunteer work
50 points assigned to the reflection papers and
presentation
Option B: Research / Presentation
General
Information Students who elect not to complete volunteer work will be assigned a
research project. The project will have a relevance to a specific area in social
work or a specific client group. The instructor will make suggestions on topics.
Format
Research paper should have at least four sources. It should be typed in MLA
or APA format. The paper should be at least five pages in length not
counting a reference or work cited page.
Presentation Each
student will give an oral presentation regarding the research done. It should be
10-15 minutes in length. The presentation should address characteristics,
statistics, etc. that describe this area of social work. Presentations should
also address why this area of social work is important. The project should be
completed by the third week in April 2010.
Grading 50
points will be assigned to the research project
50 points will be assigned to the
presentation
The instructor
reserves the right to amend the syllabus or the course outline
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Course Outline
Unit 1 : Social Work and Its
Context
1. The Social Work
Profession
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The BSW Social Worker
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Social Workers with MSW and Ph.D
degrees
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The Baccalaureate Social Work
Curriculum
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Careers in Social Work
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Professional Social Work
Organizations
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Brief History
2. Theoretical
Perspectives
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Social Work and Systems Theory
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Ecosystems Perspective
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Generalist Approach
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Political Perspectives
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Social Justice and Social Welfare Policy
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Social and Economic Justice
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Impact of Poverty
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Populations at Risk
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Children – Women – Older Adults
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Racial and Minority Groups
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People with Disabilities
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Gay and Lesbian Person
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History of Social Welfare Policy
in the Old World
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Poor Relief in the United States
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Social Welfare in the 20th
Century
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Social Welfare in the 21st
Century
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Social Justice Issues in the 21st
Century
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International Perspective
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Human Rights Efforts
Unit 2: Professional
Practice Setting
1. Family and Children
Services
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Historical perspectives on family
and children’s services
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Services and their providers
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Women, children, and ethnic
minority groups
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Diverse family structures
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How family-friendly is the
workplace?
2. Social Work in
Mental Health
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Knowledge, values, and skills for
mental health work
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Generalist practice with groups and
communities
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Disaster situations – Dealing with
psychological trauma
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Serving the mentally ill
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Cost containment
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case management
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Native American History
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Social Welfare Policy and Mental
Health
3. Social Work in
Health Care
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Health Care services
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Health Care in rural areas
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Issues in the Emergency Room
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Outpatient clinic
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Social Welfare Policy and programs
in health
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Politics and economics of health
care
4. Social Work in the
Workplace
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The Changing Workplace
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Social Workers’ Roles and
Responsibilities
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Pathways to the Social Worker
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Violence in the Workplace
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Formats for Service Delivery
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Internet-based services
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Contracted services
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Corporate
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Labor unions
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Specialized
5. Social Work in
the Schools
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Social work roles in the schools
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Cultural diversity in schools
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Special education
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Social work values in the school
setting
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History of social work in the
schools
6. Substance Abuse
Services
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At-risk populations
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Prevention and treatment programs
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Substances of abuse
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Social welfare policy and substance
abuse
7. Social Work with
Older Adults
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Social work roles and services for
older adults
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Demographical distribution
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Geographical distribution
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Marital status
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Employment
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Economic status
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Physical and mental health
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Ethnicity
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Living arrangements
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Older adults and their families
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Working with older adults of
diverse backgrounds
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History of social policy and older
adults
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Social Security
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Family care
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Federal entitlement programs
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Housing assistance
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Food stamps
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Health insurance
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Federal legislation relating to
older adults
8. Criminal Justice
Setting
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Components of Criminal Justice
System
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Value Dilemmas for Social Workers
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Promoting Social Justice
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Juvenile Justice Policies
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Social Welfare Policy in Criminal
Justice
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Disaster, Trauma, and the CJS
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Developmental Disabilities and Social Work
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Social Work Roles
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Types of Developmental Disabilities
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Mental Retardation
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Cerebral Palsy
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Autism
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Orthopedic Problems
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Hearing
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Epilepsy
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Traumatic Brian Injury
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Learning Disabilities
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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Cocaine Babies
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Human Diversity and Social Justice
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Disability Rights Movement
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Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990
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Civil Rights Act of 1991
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Global Efforts
Unit 3: The Future of Social
Work
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Social Work: Profession at the Edge
of Change
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Globalization
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Demographic trends
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Multicultural America
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The Graying of America
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Changing American Family
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Changing Immigrant and Refugee
Population
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Political Trends
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Welfare reform
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Privatization
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Women’s issues
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Economic Conditions
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Technological Advances and
Environmental Sustainability
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Future of the Social Work
Profession
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