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Social Work Ethics and Values

General

Prefix

SW

Course Number

682

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Ethical issues and individual values that impact ethical behavior and decisions in social work practice.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe the history and evolution of values and ethics in the social work profession.

Outcome

Apply relevant ethical concepts and theories of social work practice.

Outcome

Compare state, jurisdictional and federal laws and ethical standards of practice.

Outcome

Contrast the interplay of personal values and professional behavior.

Outcome

Analyze ethical issues and apply ethical decision making frameworks and protocols through enhanced use of critical thinking skills.

Outcome

Analyze the role of diversity and social justice in understanding and addressing ethical dilemmas.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Overview of ethics and values. 15% Social work values. 15% Frameworks for ethical decision making. 15% Ethical dilemmas in direct social work practice. 20% Ethical dilemmas in indirect social work practice. 15% Ethical risk management and ethical misconduct. 20%

Dependencies

Programs

SW682 is a completion requirement for: