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Sinclair College
444 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402

SWK 1206 Introduction to Social Work

Explore how historical events have shaped the social work profession. Recognize personal values in the context of one's practice as social worker and identify roles and knowledge base required. Recognize social, cultural and economic justice issues related to vulnerable groups and the impact of inequality. Describe social work settings and various fields of practice. Service Learning opportunities available.

Prerequisites: DEV 0035

Course Outcomes
  • Begin to recognize how personal values relate to and influence one's practice as a social worker, according to NASW Code of Ethics.
  • Identify major historical events and people that have influenced the social work profession and social welfare.
  • Describe the knowledge base and skills required for generalist social work practice.
  • Describe the variety of social work settings and fields of practice.
  • Describe strategies to promote social, economic, and environmental justice and human rights at individual and systems levels.
  • Identify and describe the various roles and responsibilities of social workers.
  • Recognize social and cultural diversity issues in generalist social work practice.
  • Identify the impact of inequality on at-risk an oppressed populations.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 3 hours
  • Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
  • Department: Social Work
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: Yes
Available Sections
Blended Learning
Downtown Dayton Campus
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times with additional online content. Check the schedule to confirm the days and times your class will meet in-person. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Open Seats: 15
Meets: T from 5:30PM to 6:45PM
Section: YN0
Open Seats: 15
Meets: T from
5:30PM to 6:45PM
Section: YN0
Online Learning
Online Learning
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 8
Section: 500
Open Seats: 8
Section: 500
Online Learning
Online Learning
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 23
Section: 501
Open Seats: 23
Section: 501
Blended Learning
Downtown Dayton Campus
Hope Center
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 14
Meets: M from 5:30PM to 6:45PM
Section: 9N0
Open Seats: 14
Meets: M from
5:30PM to 6:45PM
Section: 9N0
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 20
Meets: MW from 9:30AM to 10:45AM
Section: 100
Open Seats: 20
Meets: MW from
9:30AM to 10:45AM
Section: 100