Course Syllabus

Fayetteville State University

School of Social Work

SWRK 622 Social Work Practice with Military Families II

Fall II Session

PROFESSOR :	Somonia Wankey, LCSW, BCD
OFFICE LOCATION:	Lauretta Taylor Building Room 219
OFFICE PHONE:	919-842-6266
EMAIL:	swankey@uncfsu@edu
OFFICE HOURS:	By Appointment
RESPONSE TIME FOR FEEDBACK	24 Hours

 

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Welcome to SWRK 622 Social Work Practice with Military Families II

Course Description

Social work as it is practiced in the various branches of military service to include Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, National Guard and Navy are examined. The history and role transitions of social work over the years with military families are explored. Ethical concerns that emerge from social work practice with military families are addressed. Military social worker roles in mental health programs, medical settings, military operations, substance abuse programs, family advocacy, program administration, and policy-making are examined. Students compare and contrast civilian social work practice and military social work practice.

Required Textbooks

Cozza, S., Goldenburg, M., and Ursano, R. (2014). Care of military service members, veterans, and their families. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing. ISBN 9781585624249 (Paperback)

Hall, L. K. (2008). Counseling Military Families: What Mental Heal Professionals Need to Know. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN 978-0-415-95688-8 (Paperback)

Course Objectives

Online Attendance and Class Participation Policy

This online course utilizes Canvas as a form of student/faculty interaction. You are expected to know and utilize all the different elements of Canvas for communication with your peers and with the professor.  You are also expected to login each week in order to stay on task with course requirements. If you miss turning in assignments on time it may affect your final grade. The University policy is that upon your fourth absence you are withdrawn from the course (no activity logging in).

This course is much more challenging for the student because it requires greater technological skills, and most of all, because it requires you to be a highly motivated self-learner. You will be expected to be able to work independently to accomplish a variety of tasks online as well as in the classroom.

You are required to obtain your textbooks, journal articles and books for your papers, and other class supplies on your own. 

Minimum Technological Prerequisites

You must have access to a computer with the following capabilities:

http://get.adobe.com/reader/ (Links to an external site.)

The MS Office software suite is available for remote (off-campus) use through the FSU Citrix portal.  https://fsuportal.uncfsu.edu/Citrix/AccessPlatform/auth/login.aspx (Links to an external site.)

 

Grading Scale:

A	Exceptionally High	90-100
B	Good	89-80
C	Satisfactory	79-70
F	Failing	Below 70
FN	Failing
W	Withdrew by due date

 

 

Assignments	Percentage for Each Assignment	Total Percentage of overall Grade
Five Discussion Boards	10% Each	50%
Two Quizzes	15% Each	30%
Final Exam	20% Each	20%
Total		100%

 

Program Policy on Papers and Exams

Late papers will not be accepted unless there is an unusual circumstance such as the death of a relative, illness that requires a visit to the doctor, or some other documented circumstance that is not under your control.  It is the discretion of the instructor to determine if a circumstance warrants an excused absence.

The due date noted on the course syllabus for assignments is the last day in which an assignment will be accepted.  An assignment may be turned in anytime on or before the due date.  What this means is that if you know that you are prone to have emergencies and illnesses that result in frequent absences, etc., it is advised that you turn in assignments before the last due date.

If by chance you have an excused absence on the date of an exam, the exam must be taken on the first day you return to campus per the excuse for the absence.  For example, if you have a medical excuse that indicates that you can return to class on Monday, then you will be required to take the exam on Monday.

Disabled Student Services: In accordance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ACA) of 1990, if you have a disability or think you have a disability to please contact the Center for Personal Development in the Spaulding Building, Room 155 (1st Floor); 910-672-1203.

Title IX Sexual Misconduct

Fayetteville State University (University) is committed to fostering a safe campus environment where sexual misconduct — including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking - is unacceptable and is not tolerated. The University encourages students who may have experienced sexual misconduct to speak with someone at the University so that the University can provide the support that is needed and respond appropriately. The Sexual Misconduct policy can be found at the following link:  http://www.uncfsu.edu/Documents/Policy/students/SexualMisconduct.pdf

Consulting with a Health Care Professional - A student who wishes to confidentially speak about an incident of sexual misconduct should contact either of the following individuals who are required to maintain confidentiality:

 Dr. Latonya Graham

Center for Personal Development

Spaulding Building, Room 155

(910) 672-1222

lmgraham@uncfsu.edu

 

Mrs. Vinette E. Gordon, Director

Student Health Services

Spaulding Building

(910) 672-2602

vgordon@uncfsu.edu

Academic Grievance Process. As indicated in the university Student Handbook, A student believing that he/she has been academically unfairly treated or disciplined, may enter into an academic grievance process. A memorandum setting forth the process shall be made available to the student upon request or at the time of formal discipline. The student who has an academic grievance should follow the procedures outlined below.

If the dissatisfaction outlined when initiating the grievance with the instructor or department require action, the student should follow the procedure outlined below:

(1) Step One: The student shall first discuss the grievance with the instructor in an informal conference immediately after its occurrence, but no later than one month into the following semester.

(2) Step Two: If the student is dissatisfied with the results of Step One, then the student may submit the grievance in writing to the Associate Dean of the School of Social Work and/or program director involved and to the coordinator of the program in which the student is enrolled within seven business days of the informal conference accomplished in Step One.

The Associate Dean of the School of Social Work and/or program director in consultation with the instructor and coordinator of the program shall reply in writing within fifteen school days of receipt of the written grievance and shall state in writing and affirm the decision, modify the decision or overturn the decision based on information received subsequent to the conference.

(3) Step Three: If dissatisfied with the results of Step Two, the student may appeal to the dean of the school housing within seven days of receipt of the written decision of Step Two and request that the dean appoint a faculty review committee of three members (one chosen by the student, one by the instructor, and one by the dean with the dean’s representative chairing the committee) to evaluate the grievance and report to the dean on its merit. The grievance shall be considered at a meeting of the appointed committee, the hearing shall be commenced within five school days following receipt, and the committee shall report to the dean within two business days following the meeting. The dean’s decision shall be communicated in writing to the student within three business days after receipt of the committee’s report. The dean’s decision shall be final. The results of the grievance will be reported in writing to the faculty member and Associate Dean and/or program director involved. A copy of the decision will become part of the dean’s file. The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs shall be informed of any action with respect thereto. In the cases where the admission status of the student is involved, the Office of Admissions is notified.

Academic Integrity:

The students and faculty of the School of Social Work affirm and adhere to essential values of honesty and integrity in all their academic endeavors.  Academic dishonesty such as plagiarism and cheating is prohibited in all academic situations and will be penalized accordingly. 

Confidentiality: Confidentiality is a hallmark of the social work profession. Students agree not to repeat personal information shared in class discussion outside of class. Standard accepted practices (mandatory reporting when there is a threat of harm, etc.) are assumed to be ethical imperatives and thus not subject to absolute confidentiality. Students who experience personal issues, or find personal issues arising, during the course are encouraged to talk with the instructor about available support. Confidentiality, within the above-specified limitations, is guaranteed between the student and faculty member.

Safe Space Disclaimer. Students will be presented with many challenging and difficult discussions and topics, providing students the chance to self-reflect and critically engage with one another. Therefore, it is vital that the classroom setting becomes a safe space allowing students the confidentiality, comfort, respect and dignity to fully express voice and share individual perspectives and experiences.

Academic Dishonesty: According to the FSU Code of Student Conduct, a student violates the Academic Dishonesty Policy if he or she attempts to cheat (receiving unauthorized aid or assistance on any form of academic work), plagiarize (copying the language, structure, ideas and thoughts of another person without giving appropriate recognition and/or adopting it as one’s own original work), falsifies (unauthorized changing of grades or conduct involving any untruth, spoken or written, regarding any circumstances related to academic work, or aids and abets others to cheat).  Penalties include failing the course, suspension and /or expulsion.

Plagiarism: Students who plagiarize an assignment will automatically receive a failing grade on the assignment.  Upon return of the failing assignment, students will receive an attached letter explaining that the assignment is believed to be plagiarized, and the reason for such suspicion.  If the student chooses to protest the grade on the assignment, he/she will be asked to confer with the instructor first, and if not resolved, confer with the School of Social Work Associate Dean.

Academic Support Resources:

Smart Thinking, tutoring in writing, mathematics, the sciences, economics, accounting, finance, statistics, and Spanish are available.  Online tutors are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Access Smart Thinking through Blackboard’s home page.  Select” Smart Thinking Student Site, then select “Tools” from the menu on the left.  Click on” Smart Thinking” login.  After logging in, click Smart Thinking Student Handbook for tips on navigating the Website and using the service.

The Writing Center:

Individualized tutoring is available at the Helen Chick building, Room 216-C, 8 AM – 8PM, Monday through Thursday; 8 AM – 5 PM, Friday.  Call 910-672-1864 for more information.  You may also access the Website at http://www.uncfsu.edu/writingcenter (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Course Summary:

 

Module 1: 12-18 Oct

#1 DUE BY Friday at Midnight:

1) Review the syllabus and present any questions to ProfessorWankey

2) Introduce yourself and respond to the discussion board forum titled,

“Welcome and Introductions” and read other students’ posts and respond to at least two other students.

 

Module 2: 19-25 Oct

Chapter 1 Introduction to Military Service (Cozza)

Chapter 2 The Soldier’s Mind, Motivation, Mindset and Attitude

Review Council on Social Work Education Education Advanced Military Social Work Competencies (2015)

 

Discussion Board: Topic to be posted by 20 Oct

 

Module 3 26 Oct -01 Nov

Chapter 3 Training to the Warrior Ethos (Freeman et al)

Chapter 4 Read article entitled: Social Work in the Military: Ethical Dilemmas and Training Implications

 

Discussion Board: Topic to be posted by 27 Oct

 

Module 4: 2-8 Nov

 

Quiz #1 Essay Question Available 2 Nov and must be completed by 7 Nov before

11:59pm (All Previous Material)

 

Chapter 10 Theoretical base for Treatment of Military Personnel (Freeman et al)

 

 

Discussion Board: Topic to be posted by 2 Nov

 

Module 5: 9-15 November

Chapter 9 Traumatic Brain Injury (Cozza)

Chapter 11 Core Psychotherapeutic Task With returning Soldiers Health Consequences of Military Service and Combat

Discussion Board: Topic to be posted by 10 Nov

 

Module 6 16-22 Nov

Chapter 12 Treatment of Anxiety Disorders (Freeman et al)

Chapter 6 Combat Stress Reaction and Psychiatric Disorders After Deployment (Cozza, et al)

Quiz 2 Essay Question to be posted by 16 Nov

 

Module 7 23-29 Nov

Chapter 15 Building Resilience in Military Families

Discussion Board Topic to be posted by 23 Nov

 

Module 8: Final Exam to be posted by 30 Nov. Must be completed by 4 Nov at 1159pm