SW 731Spring 2024 Syllabus Tamalonis

SW 731: A DVANCED S OCIAL W ELFARE P OLICY & A NALYSIS INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor: Joni Tamalonis , DSW, MSW Email: Joni.Tamalonis@uky.edu Cell Phone: 502.296.4065 Office Hours: Weekly Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm eastern and by appointment (Zoom link: https://uky.zoom.us/j/5667253046 ) Optional Meeting/Synchronous sessions, using the same Zoom link as above. Session 1: Tuesday, January 9 th , 6 pm eastern Session 2: TBA Session 3: TBA Session 4: Study session: TBA Preferred Method of Communication: email, I will respond within 48 hours COURSE DESCRIPTION This course builds on the social justice tradition and the policy analysis framework provided in SW 630 to prepare students to engage in the policy-making processes that impact and are impacted by the family and community service delivery system. Controversial issues within the child welfare, school social work, aging, and community development policy arenas are examined. Prerequisites: SW 630 or Advanced Standing status: STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Throughout this course, students will demonstrate the ability to articulate and write in a succinct, meaningful manner in all assignments. After completing this course, students will be able to:  Articulate social work roles and values in formulating, changing, and evaluating social policies and agency policies that enhance the well-being of children and their families, the elderly and their families, and low-income communities and their constituents.

 Describe an awareness of racism, sexism, classism and other discriminatory patterns that underlie the development of policies and delivery of services to children and their families, the elderly and their families, and low-income communities and their constituents.  Synthesize the voices and values of key players and various stakeholders within the child welfare, public education, aging, and community development policy arenas at the state, local or agency level.  Develop plans of action, alternate strategies, and budget proposals that influence state, local or agency policy on behalf of children and their families, the elderly and their families, children in public schools, and low-income communities and their diverse constituency base. COURSE FORMAT MSW courses are conducted in both online and hybrid formats. This course is fully online. All course materials will be posted online, written assignments will be submitted online, and all group assignments will be conducted online. The instructor will be available for consultation and will respond to student communications within two working days. Students are expected to be actively involved in the knowledge-building process and to participate fully in classwork session activities. Students are expected to stay up to date with readings and all other assigned activities as learning does not occur in isolation but rather within the context of practice and in consultation with others. This course will be taught with respect to the ties between practice, ethics, and behavior and emphasize application of material in a practice context. Students must be prepared to participate and apply the assigned readings and skills developed through learning activities. As your instructor, you can expect from me, a response within 48 hours to your emails, if not before. I will hold a virtual office hour each week and am available to meet via appointment as well. I will grade your assignments within two weeks of the submission date, providing feedback to you for areas of strength and improvement. I also will conduct four live Zoom classes throughout the semester that will supplement your learning experiences in the course, although these are optional for you to attend. I will also post weekly announcements, both written and recorded, to help you further understand, synthesize, and integrate the content we are learning as well as to keep you apprised of important class information. Social Change. Social Justice. Social Work. © 2021 University of Kentucky College of Social Work – Rev 05142022kb 2

The format of this course provides students with the opportunity to develop a professional behavior skillset while working within small teams or interacting with the class as a whole during case applications and activities. Professional behavior is expected throughout the semester. Minimum Technical Requirements and Technical Information for Specific Tools   The UK Student Hardware and Software Guidelines are applicable for this course. Please also review the Evolve Minimum Recommendations .   A basic understanding of Canvas is required. If Canvas is new to you, please review Canvas Student Orientation courses . For assistance with Canvas, please call 1- 844-480-0838 or click the help button for additional options. For account help, including password assistance contact ITS Customer Services at 1-859-218-4357.  Zoom is also used in this course. If you are new to Zoom, please review Getting Started with Zoom . For chat assistance with Zoom, please use the Zoom Support Center . For login issues , please visit How do I log in to Zoom? in the Tech Help Center or contact ITS Customer Services at 859-218-HELP (4357) . Non-urgent matters, email 218Help@uky.edu .  For additional assistance, you may visit the UK Technology Help Center . For technical problems, contact the Information Technology Customer Service Center (phone: 859-218-HELP). Visit Distance Learning Library Services for more information or email Carla Cantagallo, DL Librarian , or by phone: 859-257-0500, ext. 2171, or 800- 828-0439.   Accessibility & Privacy   This course uses technology that may support accessibility and privacy in different ways. Please review the below policies for tools used in this course.   University of Kentucky Privacy Statement  Instructure Canvas Accessibility Policy    Instructure Canvas Privacy Policy    Zoom Privacy Statement    Zoom Accessibility Policy    Elsevier Accessibility Policy    Elsevier Privacy Policy   Computer skills and digital information literacy skills expected of the learner      Social Change. Social Justice. Social Work. © 2021 University of Kentucky College of Social Work – Rev 05142022kb 3

This course requires foundational computer skills and proficiency in technical and digital information literacy. The following list, while not all encompassing, does identify the core skills our college would like our student to know and be effective/successful in their coursework activities.     Technical skills are the knowledge and expertise required to perform specific tasks and use specific tools and programs in our online course.     Using a keyboard, mouse and/or track pad   Sending and receiving email   Sending and receiving email with attachments. Example of common attachment formats, DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT, XLS, XLSX, PPTX, PNG, JPEG, GIF)   Using mainstream software applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, graphic programs) including, but not limited to those found in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or similar office suites such as Google Apps   Saving and retrieving files in different formats (DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPTX, etc.)   Installing and updating software   Using the Canvas learning management system (LMS)   Using web conferencing tools & software (e.g. Zoom, MS Teams)   Using apps in digital devices   Resetting basic browser settings (clearing cache/history, cookies, etc.)      Digital literacy is the ability to access, manage, understand, integrate, communicate, evaluate and create information safely and appropriately through digital technologies      Accessing the Internet using a web browser such as Chrome or Firefox   Locating and copying web addresses/URLs   Performing basic Internet searches with appropriate search criteria, keywords, terms, and filters for specific academic purposes   Using online libraries and databases to locate and gather appropriate information   Properly citing information sources   Preparing a presentation of research findings   Using computer networks to locate and store files or data   Browsing for files to attach and upload; extracting zip files   Recording video presentations with your computer camera and microphone and uploading to video hosting services such as YouTube, and Yuja   Using a text editor (changing fonts, inserting links, using spell check, etc.)  Social Change. Social Justice. Social Work. © 2021 University of Kentucky College of Social Work – Rev 05142022kb 4

 Comprehension and appropriate use of generative AI (contingent on course instructor generative AI policy)    Ability to recognize inappropriate third party or contract services that students should not employ to complete coursework and exams. For example, Chegg, Course Hero, paper24, etc. REQUIRED TEXTS ● Jansson, B.S. (2017). Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justice (8th ed). Pacific Cove, CA: Brooks-Cole.  National Association of Social Workers (2021). Social Work Speaks: NASW Policy Statements 2021-2023 . (12th Ed.). Washington, DC: NASW Press. http://ezproxy.uky.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=2905411&site=ehost-live&scope=site Supplemental Text: American Psychological Association (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association. Other readings may be assigned that will be available for you to access via the UK Library’s electronic journal databases. GRADING Graduate Grading Scale A = 92-100 B = 82-91 C = 70-81 E < 70 Grade Components & Percentage of Final Grade ● 3 - Policy-in-Action Assignments = 30% ● Signature Assignment: Policy Analysis & Advocacy Presentation = 35% Social Change. Social Justice. Social Work. © 2021 University of Kentucky College of Social Work – Rev 05142022kb 5