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Spring 2024 | SWK-1010-VO01 - Introduction to Human Services


Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Location: Online
Credits: 3 (45 hours)
Day/Times: Meets online
Semester Dates: 01-23-2024 to 05-06-2024
Last day to drop without a grade: 02-11-2024 - Refund Policy
Last day to withdraw (W grade): 03-24-2024 - Refund Policy
This course has started, please contact the offering academic center about registration

Faculty

Maureen Wilson
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Kate Hughes

General Education Requirements


This section meets the following CCV General Education Requirement(s) for the current catalog year:
VSCS Social Sciences
    Note
  1. Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.
  2. Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course surveys general categories of services and detailed exploration of specific agencies and programs, how they are organized, whom they serve, and criticisms of delivery of service. This course also examines career opportunities and educational requirements in the human service field.


Essential Objectives

1. Trace the development of social welfare institutions in America, including the organization, funding sources, goals, management, and policies of contemporary human service programs.
2. Identify major schools of American political thought with respect to the role of government in providing human services and critique their impact on the American human service system, including the extent to which they function to create, maintain, or dismantle social inequalities.
3. Identify and describe local human service agencies and programs and relate them to federal and state services.
4. Compare human services systems in the United States to those developed in other global cultures and diverse societies.
5. Explain the specific human needs of individuals and communities that are addressed by the human services system, describe some of the programming developed, and review data to evaluate the efficacy of common intervention methods.
6. Assess major contemporary issues facing human service systems and describe how recent behavioral and social science research informs policies and responses to these issues.
7. Explore the scope and diversity of career opportunities in the human services field.
8. Identify and discuss the educational and ethical requirements of human services professionals.
9. Discuss the importance of cultural competence in human services professions and identify skills and strategies for supporting and collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.


Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.


Required Textbooks and Resources


*** This is a no cost textbook or resource class. ***

SWK-1010-VO01 Link to Textbooks/Resources Information for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.


Methods

Course Description and Syllabus

SWK-1010-VO01 - Introduction to Human Services

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.
Synonym: 207990
Location: Online
Credits: 3 (45 hours)
Day/Times: Meets online
Semester Dates: 01-23-2024 to 5-6-2024

Faculty: Maureen Wilson. MSW | View Faculty Credentials

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Course Description:

This course surveys general categories of services and detailed exploration of specific agencies and programs, how they are organized, whom they serve, and criticisms of delivery of service. This course also examines career opportunities and educational requirements in the human service field.

Essential Objectives:


1. Trace the development of social welfare institutions in America, including the organization, funding sources, goals, management, and policies of contemporary human service programs.
2. Identify major schools of American political thought with respect to the role of government in providing human services and critique their impact on the American human service system.
3. Identify and describe local human service agencies and programs and relate them to federal and state services.
4. Compare human services systems in the United States to those developed in other countries.
5. Explain the specific human needs that are addressed by the human services system, describe some of the programming developed, and begin to evaluate the efficacy of common intervention methods.
6. Assess current issues facing human service systems, such as de institutionalization, normalization, managed care, community care, 'least restrictive setting’, and prevention.
7. Explore the scope and diversity of career opportunities in the human services field.
8. Identify and discuss the educational and ethical requirements of human services professionals.
9. Discuss the importance of cultural competence in human services professions and identify skills and strategies for supporting and collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Textbooks:

SWK-1010-VO01 NO TEXTBOOK REQUIRED.

Email: Maureen Wilson
Hiring Coordinator for this course: Kathryn Hughes

METHODS AND CONTENT:Online course methods include weekly readings, written homework assignments, readings and assignments are from the readings. Class participation and Discussion, case reviews, and exams.

COURSE WORK:

Discussion Attendance and Participation: Regular attendance and participation in class is expected and maximizes your learning. Attendance is taken on Tuesday and is based on posts in the Discussion forum and completing homework. Please be aware of the CCV policy regarding attendance. Missing more than three classes/weeks may result in an unsuccessful final grade.

The discussion forum:In order to get full credit for a discussion you need to post at least four times during the discussion period, with a minimum of four relevant and substantive posts in the general discussion forum. Your first post must be by Thursday and on two other days. Minimum length should be at least one paragraph. Each week the Discussion is worth 10 points each. Additional substantive posts help to earn full credit.

Weekly Homework Assignments: Assignments consists of readings, written responses to weekly assignments. Weekly assignments will cover important concepts and learning objectives of the course. Homework assignments are due on Mondays. All written work is due by midnight on the due date listed. Homework is graded based on comprehensiveness of response and sufficient length to both respond to the questions and support your answers. Homework is worth 10 points each week.

READING:Most weeks will include a reading unit which should be read in advance. All reading should be completed by the end of the first day of the new week. Each reading unit includes an associated discussion board thread which is generally broken into 1 or 2 components.Video- to be viewed.

RESEARCHis important to use in supporting your posts in the Discussion and in your Homework assignments.

Exams: There will be two exams given over the course of the semester. The goal of the exams is to review material covering the course objectives. Exams are posted in course documents in Canvas. Exams are worth 50 points each.

COURSE GRADING:

Weekly Discussion participation 10 points= 150

Weekly written homework assignments 10 points =130

Exams (2) 50 points each 100

TOTAL = 380

You following your grades is an important way to review your status in the course.

LATE WORK POLICY:This policy only applies to written work such as homework or exams. For any work turned in late there will be a reduction in your grade. For each day that passes the due date, your grade will be lowered one whole grade as follows in this example:

Day 1 late- if you have earned an A for the assignment = reduced one grade to a B.

Day 2 late –if you have earned an A for the assignment = now reduced to a C.

Day 3 late –if you have earned an A for the assignment = now reduced to a D.

Date 4 late –if you have earned an A for the assignment = now reduced to a F.

- It is not possible to make up for your absence in class. The last week of the course no late work is accepted.

If you have a life crisis that interferes with work completion, notify the instructor immediately to discuss.Maureen.wilson@ccv.eduOtherwise, all assignments are expected on the due date.

LETTER GRADE CRITERIA:

A+ through A-:For any work to receive an “A,” it must clearly be exceptional or outstanding work. It must demonstrate keen insight and original thinking. It must not only demonstrate full understanding of the topic or issues addressed, but it must also provide a critical analysis of these. In addition, an “A” grade reflects a student’s ability to clearly and thoughtfully articulate his or her learning.

B+ through B-:For any work to receive a “B,” it must be good to excellent work. It must demonstrate strong originality, comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail. In addition, a “B” grade reflects a student’s ability to clearly articulate his or her learning.

C+ through C-:For any work to receive a “C,” it must meet the expectations of the assignment. It must demonstrate solid comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail. In addition, a “C” grade reflects a student’s ability to adequately articulate his or her learning.

D+ through D-:For any work to receive a “D,” it must marginally meet the expectations of the assignment. It demonstrates minimal comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail.Inaddition, a “D” grade may reflect a student’s difficulty in articulating his or her learning.

F:Work that receives an “F” grade does not meet the expectations or objectives of the assignment. It demonstrates consistent problems with comprehension, organization, critical thinking, and supporting details. In addition, an “F” grade reflects a student’s inability to articulate his or her learning. Students are strongly urged to discuss this grade with their instructor and advisor.

P:Indicates satisfactory completion of course objectives (C- or better).

NP:Indicates failure to meet course objectives and/or failure to meet grading criteria for successful completion as described in the instructor’s course description.

Academic Integrity:Honesty in submission of one’s academic work is required. If another source is used for your work, you must cite the origin of that information. Please refer to CCV’s policy regarding Academic Honesty, June 1, 1994.

In order to receive accommodation for disabilities in this course, students must make an appointment to see the American with Disabilities Coordinator in their site.

Books:NO BOOK REQUIRED. Readings posted in Canvas.

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Contact Faculty:

Email:Maureen Wilson
Hiring Coordinator for this course:Kathryn Hughes

Syllabus:

SYLLABUS - SPRING, 2024

Syllabus Introduction to Human Service -Please follow syllabus and use for planning work.

Email:Maureen Wilson
Hiring Coordinator for this course:Kathryn Hughes

Syllabus:

SYLLABUS - SPRING, 2024

Syllabus Introduction to Human Service -Please follow syllabus and use for planning work.

Topic covered

Read in Canvas

assignments and projects due

homework due

Week 1 – Jan 23

Introduction to Human Services.

Homework is due each Sunday

Week 2– Jan. 30

History of Human Services

Homework each week (10 POINTS)

Week 3 –Feb 6

Approaches to Human Service

Week 4- Feb 13

Skills, Process and Approaches

Week 5– Feb 20 Systems Thinking

Week 6 – Feb. 27

Ethics

Week 7 – Mar 5

Delivery of Services

EXAM (50 Points)

Week 8 – Mar 12

Intake and Assessment

Week 9 –Mar 19

Working with different populations

Week 10 – Mar 26

Theory and practice

Week 11 – Apr 2

Cultural and Diversity

Week 12 – Apr. 9

Mental Health

Week 13 – Apr 16

Government policies and regulations

Week 14 – Apr 23

Federal and State Services

EXAM (50 points)

Week 15- Apr 30

Final week

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:CCV strives to mitigate barriers to course access for students with documented disabilities. To request accommodations, please

  1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center.https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/


Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

 HighLow
A+10098
A Less than 9893
A-Less than 9390
B+Less than 9088
B Less than 8883
B-Less than 8380
C+Less than 8078
C Less than 7873
C-Less than 7370
D+Less than 7068
D Less than 6863
D-Less than 6360
FLess than 60 
P10060
NPLess than 600


Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

  • In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
  • Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
  • Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:


CCV strives to mitigate barriers to course access for students with documented disabilities. To request accommodations, please
  1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
  2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
  3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.


Academic Integrity


CCV has a commitment to honesty and excellence in academic work and expects the same from all students. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, can occur whenever you present -as your own work- something that you did not do. You can also be guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat. Being unaware of what constitutes academic dishonesty (such as knowing what plagiarism is) does not absolve a student of the responsibility to be honest in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and may lead to dismissal from the College.