Summer 2026 SOWK 588 Week 02 - Theories of Change and Logic Models

A presentation at Heritage University in June 2026 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with Heritage University, MSW Program, SOWK 588

The slide features text on a pink and red gradient background. It reads: 'Theories of Change: Logic Models,' with course details: 'Summer 2026, SOWK 588, Week 02.' Author noted as Jacob Campbell, Ph.D.

Text on a purple presentation slide outlines 'Week 2 Plan' covering assignments, feedback, theories, logic models, and real-world examples. The learning objective is understanding logic models in social work practice.

Two book covers, “$2.00 a Day” and “Rebooting Policy Analysis,” are presented alongside a list of tasks titled “Week 2 Activities.” Tasks include replying to forum topics and reading specified chapters.

**Object**: Assignment description text**Action**: Details a policy analysis paper**Context**: Orange slide background, includes guidelines for examining a social issue and policy, covering issue identification, ethical considerations, theoretical explanations, and change proposals.

**Objective Description:**Slide titled 'Assignment 03b — Policy Advocacy Presentation.' It details a presentation plan with sections on introduction, policy analysis, advocacy strategy, implementation, and conclusion. Uses an orange background.**Text Transcription:**Assignment 03b — Policy Advocacy Presentation (100 points, due 7/13/26)Building on your paper, you'll record a roughly 10-minute video presentation making the case for change. Think of it as pitching your advocacy plan to an audience. It should include:1. **Introduction** — What's the problem and why does it matter?2. **Policy analysis** — What’s worked or failed so far, and who are the key players?3. **Advocacy strategy** — What's your goal, who are you targeting, and what's your message?4. **Implementation plan** — Specific steps, timeline, roles, and how you’ll know if it’s working.5. **Conclusion** — Wrap up your key points and inspire your audience to act.Use slides or another visual to support your video.Simplified Explanation of Assignment 3b

**Object**: Text block **Action**: Describes theories of change for public policies**Context**: Against a yellow background, the left section discusses the importance of assumptions and stakeholder motives. The right section outlines the uses of these theories, including designing and evaluating public health interventions. Text includes:- A quote by Lingniti emphasizing causal theory and reflection.- A section attributed to Breuer et al., 2016, listing uses during the research process.

Slide displaying a conceptual framework titled 'Logic Models as a Tool for Describing a Theory of Change.' Key elements listed: Input, Activities, Outputs, Outcomes, Impacts. Citation: (Linquiti, 2022).

Text on a blue slide describes Logic Models as tools for understanding change in programs, outlining components: Input, Activities, Outputs, Outcomes, and Impacts. Each section is accompanied by defining details.

A diagram shows two sections: 'Input, Activities, Outputs' in orange, and 'Outcomes, Impacts' in purple. Text: 'Logic Models as a Tool for Describing a Theory of Change' and 'Focus on Efficiency/Effectiveness.' (Linquiti, 2022).

The image is a flow chart titled 'Program Action – Logic Model,' displaying inputs, outputs, and outcomes. Inputs include staff time and materials; outputs involve activities and products; outcomes cover awareness and social action.

A flowchart outlines a residential treatment program, detailing resources (funding, staff), activities (group therapy), outputs (weekly sessions), outcomes (youth engagement), and impacts (family satisfaction).

A table outlines cardiovascular health needs, listing conditions, resources, activities, outputs, and outcomes. Categories include 'Lack of sidewalks,' 'Sedentary lifestyle,' and resources like 'Senior Citizen Center' and 'Church groups.' Activities involve screenings and awareness events. Outcomes include infrastructure improvements and health education expansions.

A table outlining a logic model for the St. Louis County Greenbook Initiative. It details problems, resources, strategies, activities, and outcomes. Contextual factors and references to additional tables are included.

Table listing strategies, actions, short-term outcomes, and process evaluation measures for St. Louis County Greenbook Initiative. Key actions include domestic violence training, case review processes, and collaboration across agencies. Evaluation measures include tracking training sessions and cross-agency collaborations. (Hill & Thies, 2010, p. 361)

The image shows a flowchart titled 'Family Assessment Response Pathway.' It outlines a series of actions and outcomes from service/activity to long-term results, focusing on family support and child safety. The steps include determining pathways, offering FAR pathways to families, improving relationships and engagement, understanding issues, safely reducing out-of-home placements, and enhancing child well-being. The source is 'State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services, 2013.'

Diagram illustrating a Theory of Change framework. Key sections include Capacity Building, Alliance Strengthening, and impacts like structural changes and improved chronic disease outcomes. Text describes organizational strategies and goals.

A flowchart depicts the 'Trauma Informed Program Planning' process, illustrating advocacy, collaboration, program stages, intra- and extra-organizational factors. It includes arrows and blocks with text indicating stages like inputs and outcomes. Fig. 1 Example of a theory of change logic model for trauma-informed program planning (Rich & DiGregorio, 2025).

**Object:** Logic model chart **Action:** Outlines interconnections and strategies **Context:** Features categories like 'Behavioral Health Problems,' 'Intervening Variables,' and 'Strategies & Local Implementation.' Includes issues such as school performance, youth delinquency, and mental health.**Text:** 'Pasco Discovery Coalition Logic Model,' with columns: 'Long-Term Consequences,' 'Behavioral Health Problems,' 'Intervening Variables,' 'Local Conditions,' 'Strategies & Local Implementation,' 'Evaluation Plan.'

Dr. Jacob Campbell

18 slides

Description

Week two is asynchronous. Students will be introduced to the history of social welfare programs in the United States (Edin and Shaefer, 2016) and have the opportunity to share examples. They will also read about retrospective policy analysis and the challenges of classical policy analysis (Linquiti, 2022). There are forums where you can engage with these topics and practice related skills. Some forums ask students to consider university policies and academic arguments through a scholarly lens. The agenda for the lecture video includes:

Assignments for the week
Follow up on feedback comments
Theories of change and logic models
Real-world examples

The learning objectives this week include:

Have context for what logic models might look like in social work practice.
Be able to explain how the United States has traditionally supported people experiencing poverty through social programs
To understand the process of retrospective analysis
Provide meaningful feedback regarding the MSW program policies
Describe the rationale for rebooting the field of policy analysis

Summer 2026 SOWK 588 Week 02 - Theories of Change and Logic Models

Dr. Jacob Campbell

Description

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