This course builds upon the foundation year and introduces students to the changing context of community and inter-organizational linkages across human service systems. Major content focuses on community and organizational needs assessment, community building, understanding and working in multi-system service environments. Client empowerment, collaborative relationship building across various system levels, including coalition building, and across problem areas and settings are emphasized. Must be enrolled in: Master of Social Work.
Successful completion of SSWO 522 Field Integrating Seminar/Practicum II
Graduates of the UNE SSWO will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and leadership in the following:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Accreditation Standards Addressed: Council on Social Work Education Educational and Practice Standards (EPAS)
A variety of learning activities support the course objectives, facilitate different learning styles, and build a community of learners. Learning activities for each week include the following:
Analyzing Personal Core Values and the Effects on ADEI in Community Social Work Practice: A Reflection Paper (EPAS 1 & 3)
For this paper, you will be reflecting on the work you completed on the Guiding Values and Ethics infographic to further reflect and assess how your core values affect ADEI practices in your work as a community practitioner.
This paper is three to four (3 – 4) pages (not including title or reference pages – please do not go over this limit). There should be at least four peer-reviewed, scientific, and/or academic writings to support your writing and thoughts. Please be sure to include main headings that utilize each of the four prompts provided in the instructions – include subheadings under main headings where appropriate. Please be sure you follow APA 7 style guidelines for the entire paper. You may use first-person narrative for your writing.
On Friday of Week 8, you will submit the URL of your group’s video to the Whole Class Discussion Board that will provide a formal presentation of your community campaign. This presentation should be created with the audience of local community constituents you would be advocating to on behalf of the community campaign.
In addition to the group’s video presentation, please attach a one-page handout that covers the highlights of what you will present in the video. This handout should be in outline format with bulleted points under each main point of the outline. Please do not exceed one-page.
The group’s video presentation should include information from assignments completed by the group from Week 4 to Week 7 regarding the Casterview Community case study.
The School of Social Work uses the following grading system for all courses with the exception of field education courses. Students are expected to maintain a “B” (3.0) average over the course of their study. Students with less than a GPA of 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. Students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 in order to receive their Master’s Degree.
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Assignments | Point Value | Percent of Final Grade |
---|---|---|
Acknowledgement of Academic Engagement | 1 point | 1% |
Week 3 Reflection Paper | 10 points | 10% |
Video Presentation- Community Campaign | 20 points | 20% |
Whole Class Discussions | 20 points (4 forums X 5 points) | 20% |
Introduction Discussion | 4 points | 4% |
Group Discussions | 40 points (4 X 10 points) | 40% |
Group Discussion (Single) | 5 points | 5% |
Total | 100 points | 100% |
Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Week 1: Mar 1 – Mar 7
Week 2: Mar 8 – Mar 14
Week 3: Mar 15 – Mar 21
Week 4: Mar 22 – Mar 28
Week 5: Mar 29 – Apr 4
Week 6: Apr 5 – Apr 11
Week 7: Apr 12 – Apr 18
Week 8: Apr 19 – Apr 23
Discussions
Assignment Overview:
Any student who would like to request, or ask any questions regarding, academic adjustments or accommodations must contact the Student Access Center at (207) 221-4438 or pcstudentaccess@une.edu. Student Access Center staff will evaluate the student's documentation and determine eligibility of accommodation(s) through the Student Access Center registration procedure.
Please review the essential academic and technical standards of the University of New England School Social Work (SSW): https://online.une.edu/social-work/academic-and-technical-standards-une-online-ssw/
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Graduate Programs: Technical Requirements
Student and faculty participation in this course will be governed by standards in the NASW Code of Ethics relating to confidentiality in sharing information from their placement sites and practice experiences. Students should be aware that personal information they choose to share in class, class assignments or conversations with faculty does not have the status of privileged information.
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the full attendance policy.
Assignments: Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late; however, there is a 10% grade reduction (from the total points) for the late submission. After three days the assignment will not be accepted.
Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, but still within the discussion board week, there will be a 10% grade reduction from the total discussion grade (e.g., a 3 point discussion will be reduced by 0.3 points). Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded.
Please make every effort ahead of time to contact your instructor and your student support specialist if you are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.
The policies contained within this document apply to all students in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is each student's responsibility to know the contents of this handbook.
Please contact your student support specialist if you are considering dropping or withdrawing from a course. The last day to drop for 100% tuition refund is the 2nd day of the course. Financial Aid charges may still apply. Students using Financial Aid should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from a course.
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable. For information about plagiarism and academic misconduct, please visit UNE Plagiarism Policies.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.