SCWK 423 - ETHICS IN SOCIAL WORK

Institution:

Delaware State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

The course presents conceptual perspectives of social work ethics, the major theories of deontology and teleology, and decision making models for identifying, understanding, analyzing, and resolving ethical dilemmas in social work generalist practice. The framework for ethical practice will be based on the values, principles, and standards of the NASW Code of Ethics. Additional approaches (e.g., situational, religious, and feminist) and professional codes of conduct (e.g., NABSW, and International Federation of Social Workers) as well as legal considerations (laws and court case decisions) will also be covered. The course reviews the history and evolution of values and ethics in the social work profession and examines the impact of personal values, attitudes, and beliefs on professional behavior. It explores major risk areas such as including clients' rights, confidentiality, informed consent, boundary issues and dual relationships, documentation/records, referrals, and professional impairment. Building upon a Black Perspective, empowerment, social justice, and eco-systems theory, the course will address ethical situations and dilemmas in strengths-based generalist practice with diverse client systems emphasizing those who are oppressed and/or from populations-at-risk.Prerequisites: Junior status. For Social Work majors: SCWK 341, SCWK 342. For non-Social Work majors: consent of the Instructor.Credit, three hours.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SCWK 341 AND SCWK 342

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.desu.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 857-6060

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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