Title: Introduction to Social Work, 9th Edition
Author: O. William Farley, Larry Lorenzo Smith, Scott W. Boyle
Publisher: Allyn and Bacon ISBN #: 0205360092
Course Objective:
Upon completion of this course the students will have an understanding of social work principles, ideals, beliefs;
social work practice, services, challenges and the development, enrichment and future of social work.
Course Purpose:
The student will gain understanding and a broad based foundation of social work. Including services, skill, values,
types of social work and social work roles within communities and with the people they serve. Students will look at
the challenges and goals in the social work profession.
Method: Introduction to Social Work will include:
Reading assignments
E-mail correspondence one-on-one with the instructor as needed during the course
Exams - midterm and final
A "self" paper, applying course information to professional goals.
There is a possible total of 80 points. Your final grade is the average of the points earned divided by the total points
possible. Any extra credit points must be requested from the instructor and will only be granted to students with B
level points at the time of request.
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59 or less
Midterm Exam: 30 points
Final Exam: 30 points
Self -Paper: 20 points
No longer than 3 pages
To include:
Why you are interested in social work
How this course assisted you in learning about social work
A point of interest learned through this course that was new to you
