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Course Syllabus (Online Draft)

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Department of Social Work

Bachelor’s Program

School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences

APU Statement of Mission and Purpose: Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian community of disciples and scholars who seek to advance the work of God in the world through academic excellence in liberal arts and professional programs of higher education that encourage students to develop a Christian perspective of truth and life.

Proverbs 31:8 You should defend those who cannot help themselves. Speak up for the poor and needy and see that they get justice. (The Living Bible)

BSW Program Mission Statement: The undergraduate social work program at Azusa Pacific University seeks to develop competent generalist social work practitioners who can apply knowledge, values, and skills of social work, along with integrating a Christian perspective, in order to enhance the wellbeing of diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, advancing social justice both locally and globally.

APU Social Work Generalist Practice Statement:

Grounded in a person in environment perspective, utilizing a flexible theory base, generalist social work practitioners apply a broad base of knowledge and skills to effectively implement a problem solving process with client systems of all sizes, building from their unique strengths and available resources.

 

Course Description:

Students examine policies and programs that have been developed to meet human needs in American society. Political, cultural, historical, economic, and ideological influences on social welfare policy and decision-making are explored as they impact decision making.

Deb Baker M.S.W. Office: (626) 815-6000 ext 2760 Cell_____________

Assistant Professor of Social Work

E-mail: debaker@apu.edu

Office Hours: Tues/Thur. 9:00-9:30/ Thurs 2:45-4:00 pm or by appointment

Office #9 Wynn Academic Center

Student Learning Outcomes

|Course Learning Outcome |Program Student |Assessment Method |IDEA Objective |

| |Learning Outcome | | |

|1.Understand the impact of oppression and |SLO 4 |Advocacy integrative assignment |11. Learning to analyze and |

|discrimination on human behavior, the | | |critically evaluate ideas, |

|various forms and mechanisms of | | |arguments, and points of views.|

|discrimination and oppression, and how to | | | |

|apply professional strategies and skills | | | |

|which further social and economic justice. | | | |

|2. Analyze and advocate for social policy |SLO 5 & 8 |Policy Analyses Paper |11. Learning to analyze and |

|that promotes social and economic justice; | | |critically evaluate ideas, |

|understanding the current influence of | | |arguments, and points of views.|

|political, social, global and economic | | | |

|forces on social policy. | | | |

|3. Understand how social welfare policy |SLO 7 |Policy Analysis Paper and exam | 1.Gain factual knowledge |

|practice in the United States compares with | |questions |(terminology, classifications, |

|international social welfare issues and | | |methods, trends) |

|delivery systems. | | | |

|4. Increase understanding of social |SLO 2 |Faith integration portion of |2. Learning fundamental |

|marginalization and ethical, | |Policy Analyses Paper |principles, generalizations, or|

|faith-integrated responses to situations of | | |theories. |

|poverty, stigma, discrimination and other | | | |

|forms of social inequality. | | | |

|5. Advancement of student knowledge of |SLO 3 |Policy Analyses Paper, exam |1.Gain factual knowledge |

|numerous aspects of policy development and | |questions |(terminology, classifications, |

|decision-making with attention to relevant | | |methods, trends) |

|professional historical, political, and | | | |

|economic considerations. | | | |

|6.Student exploration of how different |SLO 2 & 8 |Faith integration portion of |2. Learning fundamental |

|Christian world views can affect policy | |Policy Analyses Paper |principles, generalizations, or|

|development and perspectives, with attention| | |theories. |

|to legal and Constitutional issues | | | |

Required Text Books: [pic] [pic]

Karger, H.J., & Stoesz, D., (2010). The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon

Kush, C. (2004). The one-hour activist: The 15 most powerful actions you can take to

fight for the issues and candidates you care about. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Also required:

National News (paper or online) – i.e. L.A. Times, San Gabriel Tribune, Daily Bulletin, Newsweek, other daily or weekly periodicals. Online: newshour/ or msnbc.

Evening Network News - (CBS, ABC, NBC).

APA Publication Manual (most recent edition)

Course Requirements:

Active online participation: All assigned readings must be completed prior to engaging in the online session activities. Points may be reduced from total for minimal quality participation in online activities.

1. Exams and quizzes must be completed at the assigned times in the online course. A late exam may be given to individuals who have an urgent medical excuse or a university petition.

2. Submission of 3 electronic newspaper or magazine articles describing policy-related current events with brief paragraphs describing why the article was selected and its policy relevance.

3. Advocacy:

• Advocacy:  complete a minimum of four clock-hours of approved activity with an advocacy organization specifically concerned with social welfare policy. Submit a log signed by a representative of the organization..

• Write and send an advocacy letter to an elected official. If you receive a response, submit both the original eDocument and a scanned copy of the response.

4. Social Work Policy Analyses Paper(15-20 pages) including sections on advocacy, policy analysis, interviews with individuals affected by policy, and how assignment completion affected student faith and professional commitments.

Grading:

2 Exams (100 points each) 200

3 policy articles/paragraphs 30

Quizzes 70

Advocacy Service 25

Advocacy Letter 25

Policy Analysis Presentation 25

Online Discussion Forums 25

Policy Analysis Paper 100

Total 500

***Note total subject to change if in class assignments added.

 

Scale

 

A         94-100%                      C         74-76%

A-        90-93%                        C-        70-73%

B+       87-89%                        D+       67-69%

B         84-86%                        D         64-66%

B-        80-83%                        D-        60-63%

C+       77-79%                        F          59% and below

 

*Remember that social work majors must receive at least a C in any social work course.

Criteria:

A Superior knowledge regarding details, assumptions, implications, history; superior thinking with information relevant to application, critique, and relationship to other information.

B More than adequate knowledge regarding technical terms, distinctions, and possesses an ability to use information.

C Basic knowledge needed to function and carry on learning regarding major principles, central terms, major figures, also possesses an awareness of field or discipline.

D Serious gaps in knowledge, confusion of concepts and categories, inability to recall basic information.

F Not acceptable, either because the student did not complete the assignment as directed, or on time, or because the level of performance is below an acceptable level for college work.

Academic Integrity Policy

The mission of Azusa Pacific University includes cultivating in each student not only the academic skills that are required for a university degree, but also the characteristics of academic integrity that are integral to a sound Christian education. It is therefore part of the mission of the university to nurture in each student a sense of moral responsibility consistent with the biblical teachings of honesty and accountability. Furthermore, a breach of academic integrity is viewed not merely as a private matter between the student and tan instructor, but rather as an act which is fundamentally inconsistent with the purpose and mission of the entire university. A complete copy of the Academic Integrity Policy is available in the Office of Student Life, the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs, and online. 

Academic dishonesty includes (but is not limited to):

1.      Cheating-intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise.

2.     Fabrication-intentional falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise.

3.      Facilitating academic dishonesty-intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another commit an act of academic dishonesty.

4.      Plagiarism-intentionally or knowingly representing the words ideas or work of another as one’s own in any academic exercise.

Consequences for violations academic integrity in this class are commensurate with the guidelines presented in the Academic Integrity Policy.

  

Students with Disabilities

Students in this course who have a disability that might prevent her/him from fully demonstrating her/his abilities should meet with an advisor in the Learning Enrichment Center (ext. 3849) as soon as possible to initiate disability verification and discuss accommodations that may be necessary to ensure her/his participation in the successful completion of course requirements.

Support Services

Writing support services are available to all students through the writing center located in Marshburn Library. Support services are also available in the Learning Enrichment Center for persons desiring additional assistance in the course.  Students are encouraged to use these campus resources in completion of assignments and course activities.

 

Diversity Inclusion

In this course we look at a variety of policy implications for various populations, including women, the aging/elderly population, GLBT groups, children, members of different racial/ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities.

 

Faith Integration Inclusion

This course will examine diverse Christian approaches to social welfare policy development and decision-making. Students will complete assignments considering the integration of faith, citizenship, and social work, and will discuss the relevance of religious and spiritual beliefs to policy development and client advocacy.

Late paper policy:

Papers are due on assigned due date. Five points will be deducted for papers submitted later than due date. Papers will be accepted for half credit for one week following the due date. Following that one-week-extension no credit will be given unless documentation of emergency circumstances can be provided by the student and their physician or another emergency service provider. Computer problems do not constitute an acceptable excuse for lateness.

Electronic assignment policy:

Assignments and papers are to be submitted to e-Companion unless the professor has given special permission in advance.

Use of Laptop Computers in Class: 

You may bring your laptop to class to take notes or view postings from e-Companion. You may NOT view/respond to emails during class. You may NOT conduct internet searches during class (unless directed by your instructor).You may NOT work on course assignments during class time.  Laptops are to be used ONLY for purposes directly related to the class content and information. If you are discovered to be using your laptop for purposes other than listed here, you will NOT receive credit for that class session or any activities conducted during that session or items due on that date. You may also be subject to losing your privilege of using your computer in class.

Taskstream on-line portfolio policy:

This is not a Taskstream on-line portfolio required course.

 

Reading Schedule: ** Note this schedule is tentative and is subject to change depending on class progress and professor discretion. Students are responsible for keeping informed of any changes. Articles may be assigned in class. Quizzes will be on the required reading.

 

Week One 

Introduction to class content and discussion of course outline

 

Week Two

Social Policy and the American Welfare State

Reading: The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.). Chapter 1

Quiz #1

 

Week Three

Social Welfare Policy Research: A Framework for Policy Analysis

Reading: The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.).Chapter 2

Article #1 due midnight Saturday of this week.

 

Week Four

Religion and Social Welfare Policy

Reading: The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.). Chapter 3

Quiz #2 due midnight Saturday of this week.

 

Week Five

Discrimination

Reading: The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.). Ch 4

Quiz #3 due midnight Saturday of this week.

 

Week Six

Policies to Combat Poverty

Reading: The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.). Ch 5

Quiz #4 due midnight Saturday of this week. 

Article #2 due midnight Saturday of this week.

           

Week Seven

The Voluntary and For-Profit Social Sectors

Reading: The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.). Ch 6 & 7

Homeless Connect with Pasadena Salvation Army due midnight Saturday of this week.

Midterm exam due midnight Saturday of this week.

 

Week Eight

Advocacy of Social Welfare Policies

Reading: The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.). Ch 8 & 9

Reading: One-hour Activist, Introduction and parts 1 - 2

 

Week Nine

Public Assistance Programs and Policy

Reading: The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.). Ch 10 - 11

Advocacy Hours and Letter due midnight Saturday of this week.

Article #3 due midnight Saturday of this week.

 

 

Week Ten

The American Health Care System and Mental Health Policies

Reading: The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.). Ch 12- 13

Quiz #5 due midnight Saturday of this week.

 

Week Eleven

Child Welfare Policies

Reading: The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.). Ch 14 - 15

Quiz #6due midnight Saturday of this week.

 

Week Twelve

Future Policy

Due: Policy Analysis Paper due midnight Saturday of this week.

 

Week Thirteen

Housing and Food Policies

Reading: The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.). Ch 16 - 17

Presentations due midnight Saturday of this week.

 

Week Fourteen

American Welfare State in International Perspective

Reading: The American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach (6th ed.). Ch 18

Quiz # 7 due midnight Saturday of this week.

Review for Exam.

 

Final Exam: ___________

References

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Perspective. 3rd Edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning

Battle-Walters, K. (2004). Sheila's shop: The experiences and realities of working-class

African American women. Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield.

Berlin, G. (2010). “Rethinking Welfare in the Great Recession: Issues in the Reauthorization

of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families,” Testimony before the Senate Finance

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Beyle, T. (2004). State and local government 2004-2005. Washington, DC: CQ Press.

Blank R. & Greenberg, M. ( 2008). Improving the Measurement of Poverty. Brookings

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Blau, J. and Abramovitz, M. (2007). The dynamics of social welfare policy. USA

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Butterfield, A.K. & Rocha, C.J. & Butterfield, W.H. (2010) The Dynamics of Family

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Carter, S. (2009). Montana Women Homesteaders: A Field of One’s Own. Helena, MT:

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Chapin, R. (2007). Social policy for effective practice: A strengths approach. New

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Cherlin and Frogner, “Welfare Reform in the mid-2000s: How African American and

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Danziger, S. (2007). Fighting poverty revisited: What did researchers know 40 years ago?

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Working Poor and Their Children.

Farrell, W. (2005). Why Men Earn More. New York: AMACOM.

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Gilbert, N. (2005). Dimensions of social welfare policy. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Goldin, C. & Katz, L. (2009). “The Future of Inequality: The Other Reason Education

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Haynes, K. S. and Mickelson, S. (2006). Affecting change: Social workers in the political

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Hays, S. (2003). Flat broke with children. New York: Oxford University Press.

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 Webliography

Instructions:

Below are some important web-links related to our course. Feel free to add new websites that you discover to the page. It is editable to you as students. You can make changes by:

1. Open Resources folder

2. Open the Webliography folder

3. Select Webliography item and pull down the action menu to "edit content"

4. In the visual editor window make your addition following this template:

• Title of page

• (URL in parenthesis)

• Then use the Link tool from the tool bar to make the page title a hot link.

 Web Sites for background reading and research for policy analysis paper:

• National Poverty Center 

• White House Policy Issues: 

• Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity: 

• Michigan Program on Poverty and Social Welfare Policy:

• Institute for Research on Poverty:

• MDRC: 

• Urban Institute: 

• Administration for Children and Families:

• Asst. Secy. of HHS for Planning and Evaluation: 

• Brookings Institution: 

• Census Bureau: 

• Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: 

• Center for Law and Social Policy:

• Fragile Families and Child Well-Being  

• Heritage Foundation: 

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

• U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Ways and Means, 2008 Green Book, Background Material and Data on the Programs within the Jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means:

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