SOCW-6002: CHANGING LIVES, CHANGING
SOCIETY - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM, STUDY GUIDE,
REVIEW & EXAM BUNDLE (200+ Questions and
Answers with rationale) 2026/2027 UPDATED|
GRADED A+ WALDEN UNIVERSITY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Study Guide
- History of the Social Work Profession
- Social Work Core Values and Code of Ethics (NASW)
- Social Work Competencies (CSWE EPAS)
- Generalist Practice and Systems Theory
- The Ecological Perspective (Person-in-Environment, PIE)
- Strengths-Based Perspective
- Social Justice and Human Rights
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Social Work
- Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy
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- Fields of Social Work Practice (Child Welfare, Mental Health,
Healthcare, School Social Work, Gerontology, Criminal Justice)
- Research-Informed Practice and Practice-Informed Research
- Professional Use of Self and Self-Care
2. Review Sheets (High-Yield Tables and Mnemonics)
3. Practice Exam with Rationales (200+ Questions)
- Part A: Multiple Choice (120 questions)
- Part B: Multiple Answer / SATA (80 questions)
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SECTION 1: STUDY GUIDE
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1.1 HISTORY OF THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION
Key Historical Figures and Events:
| Era/Figure | Contribution |
|-------------|--------------|
| Elizabethan Poor Law (1601, England) | Distinguished between
"deserving poor" (elderly, disabled) and "undeserving poor" (able-
bodied); established parish responsibility for poor relief |
,
| Charity Organization Society (COS) (1869, London; 1877, US) | Used
"friendly visitors" to investigate applicants; emphasized scientific
charity; distinguished between deserving and undeserving poor |
| Settlement House Movement (1884, London - Toynbee Hall; 1889,
Chicago - Hull House) | Co-founded by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates
Starr; focused on environmental reform, social justice, and community
building; "neighbors helping neighbors" |
| Jane Addams (1860-1935) | Founder of Hull House; first American
woman to win Nobel Peace Prize (1931); advocated for immigrant
rights, child labor laws, women's suffrage, peace |
| Mary Richmond (1861-1928) | Author of "Social Diagnosis" (1917) and
"What is Social Casework?" (1922); developed systematic assessment
methods; emphasized person-in-environment |
| Flexner Report (1915) | Abraham Flexner concluded that social work
was not a "profession" due to lack of unique body of knowledge; this
spurred professionalization efforts |
| Milford Conference (1929) | Defined social work as a profession with
common base of knowledge and skills; distinguished between casework,
group work, and community organization |
| Great Depression / New Deal (1930s) | Expanded social welfare
programs (Social Security Act, 1935); increased demand for social
workers |
| Civil Rights Movement (1950s-60s) | Social workers involved in
advocacy for racial equality, voting rights, desegregation |
| War on Poverty (1960s) | Expanded community action programs, Head
Start, Legal Services |
| NASW Code of Ethics (1960, revised multiple times) | Established
ethical standards for social work profession |
,
1.2 SOCIAL WORK CORE VALUES AND CODE OF ETHICS
(NASW)
NASW Code of Ethics (2021) - Six Core Values:
| Value | Description | Ethical Principles |
|-------|-------------|--------------------|
| Service | Social workers help people in need and address social
problems | Elevate service to others above self-interest; volunteer
professional skills |
| Social Justice | Challenge social injustice | Pursue social change for
vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups |
| Dignity and Worth of the Person | Respect inherent dignity and worth of
every person | Treat each person in a caring and respectful manner;
promote self-determination |
| Importance of Human Relationships | Recognize central importance of
human relationships | Understand that relationships are vehicle for
change; engage clients as partners |
| Integrity | Behave in a trustworthy manner | Practice honestly and
responsibly; avoid conflicts of interest |
| Competence | Practice within areas of competence and develop/enhance
professional skills | Provide services only within areas of competence;
engage in continuing education |
Ethical Responsibilities (Sections of NASW Code):
SOCIETY - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM, STUDY GUIDE,
REVIEW & EXAM BUNDLE (200+ Questions and
Answers with rationale) 2026/2027 UPDATED|
GRADED A+ WALDEN UNIVERSITY
========================================
TABLE OF CONTENTS
========================================
1. Study Guide
- History of the Social Work Profession
- Social Work Core Values and Code of Ethics (NASW)
- Social Work Competencies (CSWE EPAS)
- Generalist Practice and Systems Theory
- The Ecological Perspective (Person-in-Environment, PIE)
- Strengths-Based Perspective
- Social Justice and Human Rights
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Social Work
- Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy
,
- Fields of Social Work Practice (Child Welfare, Mental Health,
Healthcare, School Social Work, Gerontology, Criminal Justice)
- Research-Informed Practice and Practice-Informed Research
- Professional Use of Self and Self-Care
2. Review Sheets (High-Yield Tables and Mnemonics)
3. Practice Exam with Rationales (200+ Questions)
- Part A: Multiple Choice (120 questions)
- Part B: Multiple Answer / SATA (80 questions)
========================================
SECTION 1: STUDY GUIDE
========================================
1.1 HISTORY OF THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION
Key Historical Figures and Events:
| Era/Figure | Contribution |
|-------------|--------------|
| Elizabethan Poor Law (1601, England) | Distinguished between
"deserving poor" (elderly, disabled) and "undeserving poor" (able-
bodied); established parish responsibility for poor relief |
,
| Charity Organization Society (COS) (1869, London; 1877, US) | Used
"friendly visitors" to investigate applicants; emphasized scientific
charity; distinguished between deserving and undeserving poor |
| Settlement House Movement (1884, London - Toynbee Hall; 1889,
Chicago - Hull House) | Co-founded by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates
Starr; focused on environmental reform, social justice, and community
building; "neighbors helping neighbors" |
| Jane Addams (1860-1935) | Founder of Hull House; first American
woman to win Nobel Peace Prize (1931); advocated for immigrant
rights, child labor laws, women's suffrage, peace |
| Mary Richmond (1861-1928) | Author of "Social Diagnosis" (1917) and
"What is Social Casework?" (1922); developed systematic assessment
methods; emphasized person-in-environment |
| Flexner Report (1915) | Abraham Flexner concluded that social work
was not a "profession" due to lack of unique body of knowledge; this
spurred professionalization efforts |
| Milford Conference (1929) | Defined social work as a profession with
common base of knowledge and skills; distinguished between casework,
group work, and community organization |
| Great Depression / New Deal (1930s) | Expanded social welfare
programs (Social Security Act, 1935); increased demand for social
workers |
| Civil Rights Movement (1950s-60s) | Social workers involved in
advocacy for racial equality, voting rights, desegregation |
| War on Poverty (1960s) | Expanded community action programs, Head
Start, Legal Services |
| NASW Code of Ethics (1960, revised multiple times) | Established
ethical standards for social work profession |
,
1.2 SOCIAL WORK CORE VALUES AND CODE OF ETHICS
(NASW)
NASW Code of Ethics (2021) - Six Core Values:
| Value | Description | Ethical Principles |
|-------|-------------|--------------------|
| Service | Social workers help people in need and address social
problems | Elevate service to others above self-interest; volunteer
professional skills |
| Social Justice | Challenge social injustice | Pursue social change for
vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups |
| Dignity and Worth of the Person | Respect inherent dignity and worth of
every person | Treat each person in a caring and respectful manner;
promote self-determination |
| Importance of Human Relationships | Recognize central importance of
human relationships | Understand that relationships are vehicle for
change; engage clients as partners |
| Integrity | Behave in a trustworthy manner | Practice honestly and
responsibly; avoid conflicts of interest |
| Competence | Practice within areas of competence and develop/enhance
professional skills | Provide services only within areas of competence;
engage in continuing education |
Ethical Responsibilities (Sections of NASW Code):
