Northeastern State University

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Social Work

Spring 2004

 

VALUES AND ETHICS, SOWK 4043

 

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Dolores M. Poole, Associate Professor

 

Broken Arrow Campus                           Tahlequah Campus

Office: BA C-157                                      Office:  S.H 326

Telephone:  918-449-6537                        Telephone:  918-456-5511, X3511

Fax:  918-449-6146                                  Fax:  918-452-2346

Office Hours:  Mon: 11:00-12:00 p.m.        Office Hours: Tues: 10:00-12:00 p.m.

               Wed:  2:00-4:00 p.m.                                    Thurs:11:00-12:00 p.m.

               Thurs: 4:00-5:00 p.m.                                    And by appointment.

               Fri: 11:00-12:00 p.m.                                 

               And by appointment.

 

E-mail: poole@nsuok.edu

Web page: http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~poole

 

COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER

Values and Ethics, SOWK 4043

 

PREREQUISITES

None

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Special Topics

Designed to explore social work and social welfare issues in greater depth, in a formal academic setting, than is possible in other structured courses offered in social work.  May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of nine hours credit.

 

Core concepts needed to investigate the wide range of ethical issues facing today’s social workers are introduced.  A comprehensive overview of the most critical issues related to professional values, from ethical dilemmas and decision making to the issues of professional misconduct are given.  Both direct and indirect practice is illustrated by practice vignettes.  Clear guidelines for exploring and resolving ethical issues of our time are presented.

 

COURSE PURPOSE

To integrate content about values and principles of ethical decision making as presented in the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.  The educational experience provides students with the opportunity to be aware of personal values; develop, demonstrate, and promote the values of the profession; and analyze ethical dilemmas and the ways in which these affect practice, service, and clients.  Diversity elements will be emphasized with special emphasis on Native Americans, Global issues, social justice, and economic justice.

 

EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate an ability to:

 

1.    Apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social work ethical dilemmas and practice.

 

2.    Understand and demonstrate the value base of the profession and its ethical standards and principles, and practice                    according to the NASW Code of Ethics.

 

3.    Practice without discrimination and with respect, knowledge, and skills related to clients’ age, class, color, culture,                   disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation.

 

4.    Apply the knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice with systems of all sizes.

 

5.    Apply professional research findings to ethical practice and interventions.

 

6.    Use communication skills differentially across client populations, colleagues, and communities in relationship to ethical                practice.

 

7.    Recognize the need for cultural sensitivity in the provision of social group work practice with the inclusion of Native                   American populations.

 

8.    Recognize the global context of the social work profession and the opportunities available to apply concepts of social               group work practice.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Text

Corey, G., Corey, M.S., Callanan, P.  (2003).  Issues & ethics in the helping profession.        (6th ed.).  Pacific Grove, CA:  Brooks/Cole.

NASW.  (1999).  Code of ethics of the national association of social workers.      USA:NASW Press.

NASW.  (1998).  Current controversies in social work ethics:  Case examples.     USA:NASW Press.

Ancillary text

Linzer, N. (1999).  Resolving ethical dilemmas in social work practice. Boston: Allyn &        Bacon.

Thyer, B.A. (1997).  Controversial issues in social work practice. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Wiesenthal, Simon. (1998). The sunflower.  New York: Schocken Books.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

The expected course outcomes will be realized through a variety of instructional strategies to complement students’ learning experiences.  These strategies include, but are not limited to, the following: expository-discussion, demonstration, inquiry, oral reports, group activities.  The instructor will integrate appropriate multi-media technology and invite guest speakers, for the purpose of enriching the students’ experience.  Students are expected to evidence the use of modern information and technology services.

 

Values and Ethics

Course Outline

Section 1208, SOWK 4043, Spring 2004

 

Class meets Thursdays, 5:30-8:10 in room C-209

 

Week I.          Syllabus review and Texts review

Jan. 15           A.    Student awareness of personal values and principles of ethical decision making.

                      B.    Self-Assessment:  An Inventory of your attitudes, beliefs and personal values about Professional and Ethical                               Issues (Corey Ch. 1)

                      C.   Group Presentation/Discussion

                             Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to clients - NASW current controversies in Social Work Ethics:                                  Case Examples 1-5.

                      D.   Analyze ethical dilemmas and the ways in which they affect practice services and clients.  Handouts &                                     discussion on Ethical Principles, Ethical Theories, and Social Work Practice. (Linzer 141)

                      E.    Begin The Sunflower by Simon Weisenthal – a Global Perspective

Assignments:       *Prepare for Week 2.

 

Week II.        Theory, Practice, Research, and their affect on services and clients.

Jan. 22           A.    Issues in Theory, Practice, and Research.  Ch. 10, Corey Text.

                      B.    Introduction (continued) to The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal.

                      C.    Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to clients.  (NASW text 6-10)

Assignments:       1.    Write a response to question 10 Ch. 10 (Corey)

                             2.    Use Info. Trac and write a response to an additional reading;  use their key words for your search.  Ch.                                     10 (Corey), two page response.

                             3.    Write a paper about your beliefs and link each belief to its root source or where and how you came to                                     a belief.

 

Week III.       Social Workers as a Person and as a Professional.

Jan. 29           A.    Students awareness of personal values, Ch. 2 (Corey)

                      B.    Current controversies in Social Work Ethics: Case Ex. 11-15 with the Code of Ethics.      

                      C.    The Sunflower a story continued, responses to the dilemma.  Read and discussed by students.

Assignments:       1.    Select an article from Info Trac College Edition Resources.  Make the key word searches and write a                                     two page response to the article of your choice. Ch.2 (Corey).

 

Week IV.       Students’ awareness of personal values and the Helping Relationship.

Feb. 5            A.    Ethics of imposing your values on clients, Ch. 3 (Corey).

                      B.    Current controversies in Social Work Ethics, student presentation and discussion 16-20 (NASW).

                      C.    The Sunflower class discussion after ethical responses.

                      D.    Value conflicts:  To Refer or Not.

Assignments:       1.    Corey Ch. 3, answer the questions on p. 77, 78, 79, and 101.

                             2.    Write a two page response to a journal article.  Topics p.107, Ch.3 (Corey).

 

Week V.        Multicultural Perspective and Diversity Issues.

Feb. 12          A.    Shared Traditional American Indian Values (handout  ed. Alvin Sallee)

                      B.    Western and Eastern Values, Ch. 4 (Corey).

                      C.    Value issues of Gay & Lesbian clients, Ch. 5 (Corey)

                      D.    The Sunflower – response and discussion

                      E.    Current controversies in Social Work Ethics, 21-25.

Assignments:       1.    Select a reading from the on-line library that relates to the key words for Ch. 4 (Corey) p. 145.  Write                                     a two page response.

 

Week VI.       Values and principles of ethical decision making.

Feb. 19          A.    Clients Rights and Counselor Responsibilities, Ch. 5 (Corey)

                      B.    The Sunflower ethical response and discussion.

                      C.    Current controversies (NASW) 26-30.

                      D.    Guest Speaker (attorney) and/or group work.

Assignments:       1.    Complete Ch. 5 (Corey) Pre-Chapter self-inventory.

                             2.    Complete responses to Involuntary Commitment and Human Rights, p. 180.

                             3.    Write a 2 page response to a journal reading, Ch. 5, p. 145 terms.

                             4.    Group 1:  Suggested Activity 1, p. 191

                             5.    Group 2:  Suggested Activity 2, p. 191-2

                             6.    Group 3:  Suggested Activity 3, p. 192

 

Week VII.     Confidentiality

Feb. 26          A.    Ethical and Legal Issues, Ch. 6 (Corey)

                      B.    Duty to Warn

                      C.    Duty to Protect Potential Victims

                      D.    The Sunflower

                      E.    Current controversies 31-35 (NASW)

Assignments:       1.    Complete Ch. 6 (Corey) Pre-Chapter Self-Inventory.

                             2.    Write a two-page response to a journal reading; select topic of your choice, Ch. 6 (Corey) p. 243.

                             3.    Group 1:  For and Against Suicide Prevention.

                             4.    Group 2: For and Against HIV – AIDS and end of life issues.

 

Week VIII.    Managing Boundaries and Multiple Relationships

Mar. 4           A.    Dual and Multiple Relationships in Perspective, Ch. 7 (Corey).

                      B.    Bartering & Gifts

                      C.    Sexual Relationships

                      D.    The Sunflower (Wiesenthal)

                      E.    Current Controversies 36-40 (NASW).

Assignments:       1.    Complete Ch. 7 (Corey) Pre-Chapter Self Inventory.

                             2.    Write a two-page response to a journal reading; select topic of your
                                     choice, Ch. 7 (Corey) p. 291.

                             3.    Group 1:  respond to Activity 5 p. 289 (Corey).

                             4.    Group 2:  respond to Activity 7, p. 289 (Corey).

 

Week IX.       Issues in Supervision and Consultation

Mar. 11         A.    The Supervisor’s Role Ch. 9 (Corey).

                      B.    Gender issues in supervision.

                      C.    Sexual Intimacies during Professional Training.

                      D.    The Sunflower (Wiesenthal)

                      E.    Current controversies, 41-45 (NASW).

Assignments:       1.    Complete Ch. 9 (Corey) Pre-Chapter Self-Inventory.

                             2.    Write a two-page response to a journal reading, select a topic of                                 
                                     your choice, Ch. 9 (Corey) p. 353.

                             3.    Group 1:  Activity 4, p. 352.

 

Week X.        Ethical Issues in Group Work

Mar. 25         A.    Training and Supervision of Group Leaders, Ch. 12 (Corey).

                      B.    Confidentiality in Groups.

                      C.    Termination.

                      D.    The Sunflower (Wiesenthal)

                      E.    Current Controversies 46-50 (NASW).

Assignments:       1.    Complete Ch. 12 (Corey) Pre-Chapter Self-Inventory.

                             2.    Write a two-page response to a journal reading, select a topic of                                 
                                    your choice, Ch. 12 (Corey) p. 443.

                             3.    Group 1:  Activity 4 p. 442.

                             4.    Group 2:  Activity 7 p. 443.

 

Week XI.       Ethical Issues in Community Work

April 1           A.    The Community Mental Health Orientation, Ch. 13 (Corey)

                      B.    Tasks of Community Counseling

                      C.    Indigenous support and healing systems.

                      D.    The Sunflower (Wiesenthal)

                      E.    Current controversies p. 51-55 (NASW).

Assignments:       1.    Complete Ch. 13 (Corey) Pre-Chapter Self-Inventory.

                             2.    Answer questions 1-11 p. 458 (Corey), How you can be involved                              
                                    in the community.

                             3.    Write a two-page response to a journal reading; select a topic of                                 
                                    your choice. Ch. 13 (Corey) p. 472.

                             4.    All students:  Activity 4, p. 471-472.

 

Week XII.     Ethical Issues in Couples and Family Therapy

April 8           A.    Standards in Couples & Family Therapy, Ch. 11 (Corey)

                      B.    Contemporary Professional Issues

                      C.    Confidentiality in Couples & Family Therapy

                      D.    The Sunflower (Weisenthal)

                      E.    Current Controversies 56-60 (NASW).

Assignments:       1.    Complete Ch. 11 (Corey) Pre-Chapter Self-Inventory.

                             2.    Write a two-page response to a journal article, select a topic of                                   
                                    your choice, Ch. 11 (Corey) p. 418.

                             3.    All students:  Activity 4 p. 417.

 

Week XIII. – XVI.       Video & Student Role Play, Action in Ethics

                                    Begin Class Video for Final

 

Week XIII.    Current Controversies (NASW) 61-65

April 15

 

Week XIV.    Current Controversies (NASW) 66-70

April 22

 

Week XV.     Current Controversies (NASW) 71-75

April 29

 

Week XVI.    Current Controversies (NASW) 76-78

May 6

 

Final:  Video analysis paper on issues in relationship to Ethics.  This begins to demonstrate your ability to develop, demonstrate, and promote values of your profession.  All students come with their paper and prepared to present or ABSOLUTELY NO CREDIT.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Notify the instructor ASAP of any absences.  Absences will affect the attendance and participation grade.  In addition, any student who misses more than 25% of the classes will have their earned course grade lowered one complete letter grade.

 

ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES

Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the date indicated when the assignment is given.  After the assignment due date, work will be accepted up to one week late with a corresponding grade reduction of one letter grade.  Reading assignments are considered preparation for the lecture period.  The student is responsible for all material assigned even if not discussed in class. 

 

COURSE EVALUATION

The course is evaluated formally using the Northeastern State University student evaluation of courses format.  In addition, individual suggestions and comments by students will be accepted.  Faculty peer evaluation may be employed at the discretion of the instructor.


MAKE-UP POLICY

If a student knows they will miss class, arrangements must be made in advance to make-up the missed work.  In the event of personal illness contact the instructor ASAP.

 

Any assignment turned in late, without prior approval, will be marked late and will receive a value reduction from the original total percentage up to one week from the original due date.  After that no papers will be accepted.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Notify the instructor ASAP of any absences.  Absences will affect the attendance and participation grade.  In addition, any student who misses more than 25% of the class will have their earned course grade lowered one complete letter grade.

 

PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING POLICY

Plagiarism is the presentation of another’s work as you own.  Plagiarism or other forms of cheating will result in a grade of “Zero” for the exam or assignment.

 

ADA COMPLIANCE

If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations please advise the instructor of such disability at the first class attended.  It is the responsibility of each student with a disability to notify the university of such disability and to make a request for an accommodation.  Requests should be filed through the Office of Student Affairs.

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

NSU is a community of people with respect for diversity that emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all individual faculty, staff, and students.  This institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, ethnic or national origin, handicaps, status as a veteran, or political or sexual orientation in any of its policies, practices or procedures.  This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services.  In addition, the university will not tolerate any behavior, verbal or physical conduct, by any administrator, supervisor, faculty or staff member which constitutes sexual harassment of a student.  A committee, consisting of faculty members and students, has been created to consider any complaints by students concerning these regulations.  An outline of the grievance procedure is on file in the office of Personnel Services, the office of the Dean of Student Affairs, and the Social Work Department office.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER/DISASTER POLICY

The following are basic premises for the inclement weather policy at Northeastern State University:

       1.  Classes are expected to be held if at all possible.

       2.  It is the student’s responsibility to receive information when weather is questionable.

       3.  Neither students nor faculty are expected to risk life or limb.

       4.  Faculty members are obligated to hold classes if the University is not closed,
            unless the faculty member is unable to get to campus.

 

Policy: During times of inclement weather, decisions concerning day classes will be made by 6 a.m. in order for the media to be notified and for students to receive the announcement before they leave home.  Decisions concerning night classes will be made by 3 p.m.

 

The media will be notified regarding closing of the campus.  The automated attendant message on 918-456-5511 will be modified to include information concerning campus operations during inclement weather.

 

STUDENT EVALUATION

Grades will be based upon completion of the following criteria.  Each percentage element must be complete and present for a passing grade.  All assignments are to be typed or computer generated (no written assignments accepted).

 

50%       1.    For the Corey text assignment.  The two-page written journal response for                  
                     chapters 10, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 11 all must be complete

 

20%       2.   Student leadership for read presentations and class discussions in Current Controversies
                    in Social Work Case Examples (NASW 98) using the (NASW 99) Code of Ethics in Response to Ethical                                Dilemmas.

 

  5%       3.    For All Corey text assigned chapters: 10, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 11. 
                     Complete a written response for the Pre-Chapter Self-Inventories and        
                     significant chapter questions.

 

  5%       4.    Student leadership for read presentations and class discussions in The Sunflower (Wiesenthal).

 

  5%       5.    Ethics in action.  Video Role Play.

 

15%       6.    Final Analysis Paper and Presentation

 

100% Total

 

CLASS GRADING

Grading is based on standard grading practices:100-90 = A;    89-80 = B; 79-70 = C;

69-60= D; 59 & below = F. 

No extra credit assignments are available.

 

The final examination will be administered Thursday, May 6, 2004,  5:30-8:10 p.m.

 

Students are advised that the last date during the semester when they may drop a course with an automatic “W” will be April 9, 2004.  If you decide to drop after this date, you will receive the grade you have earned up to the drop date.  The grade of “W” will be assigned if your grade is a “D” or higher, and “F” will be assigned if you stop attending and have not turned in assignments or have not taken scheduled exams prior to the drop date.  The last day to drop a single class or withdraw from all NSU classes is April 30, 2004.

 

Students wishing to visit with the professor about their standing in the class may visit during the posted office hours.

 

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