SSWK110: Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
Section: E59     (eLearning)

About This Course


Semester and YearSpring 2018 / (15 weeks): Jan 17, 2018 to May 11, 2018
(See "Getting Started" below for details about orientation)

Instructor(s)

Linda Kanner   Email: Linda.Kanner@bucks.edu
Phone: 215-504-8500
Campus Location: Founders 209

Course Credits

3 credits

Time Requirements

Plan a minimum of 6 - 9 hours per week for your coursework. While online learning courses provide flexibility in time, geography, and travel, the work required for successful completion is identical to that for the face-to-face course.   Your instructor may specify additional time requirements in the "Other information" field below or during your orientation.

Delivery Mode

eLearning:
Web-based course

Official College Course Description

The complete college course description can be viewed at:

Student Characteristics

Open to self-motivated, self-disciplined students who can handle college-level work and study independently.

Instructor Provided Course Syllabus

A sample Course Syllabus is typically available in WebAdvisor's "Search for Sections" results. A Course Syllabus explains how the instructor will conduct the class and may include: course policies, grading guidelines, assignment due dates, etc.

Student Requirements

This course has the following requirements for students:
  • Use of Lockdown Browser may be required for some exams.

Getting Started With This Course


Orientation(s)

This information has expired. If you are looking for current course information you must go to the current semester course information page.

Accessing Your Course

Other Technologies

Your instructor has indicated the following:

Pearson REVEL


Canvas (by Instructure)

Your course is using Canvas. If you are new to Canvas, please visit the Canvas Basics course space to become familiar with Canvas prior to the start of your course. No login is required to access this space.

You will be able to login to Canvas about two weeks prior to the start of your class. However, your course becomes available as of 1 AM on the official course start date.

Logging In

Log in to your Canvas course space at bucks.instructure.com

  • Username: Your username is the same for every system at Bucks.
  • Password: your Bucks Network password (used to log into any Bucks campus computer or to access any Bucks Library online database from off campus.)

If you do not know your Bucks Username, you can retrieve it by using the Find Your Username Form. Enter your Name, Birthday (mm/dd/yyyy) and either your 7 digit student ID number OR your social security number, then click Submit. Your Bucks username will display on the screen.

Note: Students are uploaded to Canvas several times a day. If you registered late, you won't be able to access Canvas until the next upload takes place.


Purchasing Your Books and Other Course Materials

While you may purchase your books and other course materials from the provider of your choice (using the ISBN number available through the course's academic department where applicable to ensure the correct version), both the campus bookstore and our online bookstore, guarantee that they stock the correct version for your course.

Approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the session you can use the link below to see the list of books that have been selected by your instructor. If you have any questions about the course materials listed, please contact your instructor or the academic department directly.

Click this link to see the book list for your course.


Other Information about the Course

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SERVICES- SSWK110

Dear Students:

Please let me take this opportunity to welcome you to Introduction to Social Services as well as to the Online Learning Program of Bucks County Community College.

As you may already be aware, the Online Learning Program is significantly different from traditional college courses. Perhaps the most striking difference is that the course will lack traditional classroom instruction and regular face-to-face interaction with the professor. It will largely be up to you, the student, to set your own pace as you review and study the materials that will be assigned. The eLearning student, therefore, needs more self-discipline, more self-motivation and must focus more significantly on writing skills. The greatest benefit to the student is the flexibility of your time in meeting the requirements of the course, and fewer, if any, trips to campus! Your grade in the course will be determined by your submission of written assignments, chapter quizzes, volunteer work & journal, a midterm and a final examination, and your timely contributions to the on-line discussions.

I want to also welcome everyone to your first college course in Social Services.

Orientation:

There will be orientation information posted on our Canvas site to familiarize you with the objectives and requirements of the course

Textbook and Other Requirements:

The textbook we will be using this semester will be: "Social Work: An Empowering Profession" by Brenda DuBois & Karla Miley. (7th Edition, Allyn & Bacon)You will need to purchase an access code for MySocialWorkLab as well. If you do not want to purchase a hard copy of the text, you do NOT have to. There is an electronic copy of the text on the MySocialWorkLab website which is included in the fee you pay for the access code. You will need to have access to a personal computer to participate in the on-line discussion questions, take exams, submit assignments, and to access "MySocialWorkLab.com.

Course Requirements:

  1. Read all assigned chapters in the textbook.
  2. Prepare and submit one (1) Critical Thinking Paper. You will have several to choose from. Parameters for this assignment will be posted on our site. I will comment on and grade these essays and post the grades on our website.
  3. There will be several Chapter quizzes throughout the semester. These are primarily, twenty question, multiple choice quizzes. These quizzes can be taken at your convenience from your home computer. Or, if you prefer, they can be taken at any of the Bucks County Community College Testing Centers.
  4. There will be a mid-term exam which will test your comprehension of the first half of the course. This exam can be taken from home or at any of the Bucks County Community College Testing Centers during a two to four day period, the dates of which will be posted on our site. If you decide to take the exam on campus, please check the Online Learning website for testing center locations and hours of operation.
  5. There will be a final exam which will consist of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions for the second half of the course. The testing parameters remain the same as above.
  6. Volunteer Work & Journal- Each student will be required to 15 hours of supervised volunteer work at a social service agency in the area. A journal of this work must be maintained and submitted.
  7. Discussion Questions will be posted throughout the semester. You will need to read and respond to your classmates' responses.

Contact With the Professor:

Although the bulk of the course work is completed individually, regular and frequent contact with the Professor is encouraged and expected. You should feel free to contact me at any time with questions you may have on any aspect of the course. The quickest way to reach me is via email on our Canvas site. Simply go to the "Inbox" function and click on 'Compose.' A second, less preferred choice would be my college address: Linda.Kanner@bucks.edu. If you would like to meet or speak on the phone, that can also be scheduled.

Canvas:

We will be utilizing several features of Canvas, but most frequently the "Modules," the "Discussion" tool, the "Quizzes" link, "Weblinks", and the many posted 'content' pages. Please log into Canvas and review the Orientation and Student Materials which are available before the start of the semester. Students will be introduced to the on-line discussion feature as well as other tools we will be using, (i.e. the Assignments Submission Box and Mail). We will also be using Pearson's "Revel" Again, be sure to purchase access to this via a bundle with your text - OR - purchase of an access code ALONE from the bookstore or online from the publisher. Again, the access code alone provides you with a e-text, so you do not have to purchase a hard copy.

In conclusion, I want to extend to each of you my best wishes for an interesting and productive semester. I look forward to 'meeting' you and introducing you to a fascinating subject!

Sincerely,

Linda Kanner, MSW, LCSW, Adjunct Professor