SOC 372 Topic 7 DQ 1 The family unit is at the core of our society. They provide the foundation for our future behaviors, experiences and relationships. For that reason, much attention has been focused on how to better support struggling families. Conduct your own research to determine what you feel are the most significant […]

SOC 372 Topic 7 DQ 2 Research child welfare services in states across the country. Find one that is particularly more successful at meeting children’s needs than others. In what ways does their child welfare system differ from the state where you live? Which practices would you like to see implemented in your state?   […]

SOC 372 Topic 6 DQ 2 Explain the various division of the health care field where social workers are involved. What are the specific roles of the social worker in these divisions? In which positions might it be helpful for social workers to use the SAD PERSONS paradigm when assessing client risk?   ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS  […]

SOC 372 Topic 6 DQ 1 Considering the various populations with mental health needs, explain how a comprehensive mental health system should be designed to meet their needs. Does the current mental health system sufficiently address these? If not, how might it be improved?       ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  Developing a comprehensive mental health system […]

SOC 372 Topic 5 DQ 1 John is a 35-year-old male who has a history of excessive alcohol use and depression. He recently divorced from his wife of 10 years, who has primary custody of their two children. Currently, he has visitation every other weekend but was referred to you because there have been concerns […]

SOC 372 Topic 4 DQ 2 Find an instance in your community where community organizers were involved in helping to enact change. Explain the principles of community organization that were used in the example you found. What role do social workers play in using those principles to address the needs of the community?     […]

SOC 372 Topic 3 DQ 2 Explain the various goals of both clinical social work and case management. In what ways do they differ and how might they overlap? Considering a future career in the field of social work, which sounds more appealing to you? Why?       ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  Clinical social work and […]

SOC 372 Topic 3 DQ 1 Analyze the administrator’s role in ensuring that evidence-based practices are being utilized within an agency. How can administrators stay up-to-date on current research within the field and why is this important?     ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS  The role of an administrator in promoting utilization of EBP EBP, or evidence-based practice, […]

SOC 372 Topic 2 DQ 1 Given the following circumstances, use the NASW Code of Ethics to discuss which ethical values/principles are involved and how you would react. Why? When working with a minor client, he/she admits to using alcohol and then later asks you not to tell his/her parent. A client you have been […]

SOC 372 Topic 1 DQ 2 Choose two different career paths within the field of social work. Explain the educational requirements, for entry into and for advancement in each of the two careers. Explain if you feel the educational requirements are sufficient for the role people in both careers play. Explain why.     ADDITIONAL […]