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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: No
Available Sections
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 12, Rm 364
Faculty: Wadham
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 20
Meets: MW from 5:00PM to 6:50PM
Section: 100
Open Seats: 20
Meets: MW from
5:00PM to 6:50PM
Section: 100
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: McDermott
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. 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: 3
Section: 500
Open Seats: 3
Section: 500
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Ross Correctional Institution
Faculty: Winegardner
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Correctional Facility Institutions
Open Seats: 17
Meets: M from 6:00PM to 8:40PM
Section: 605
Open Seats: 17
Meets: M from
6:00PM to 8:40PM
Section: 605