SOWK 715 - Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the School of Social Work or by permission of the instructor.
This course focuses on the ethical issues and dilemmas that confront professional social workers in practice with individuals, groups, families, agencies and communities. Theoretical models for social work ethical decision-making and the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics are presented. The ways in which personal and professional values differ are addressed. The elements involved in ethical decision-making are applied to case illustrations. Examples from the student’s own practice experience will be used.