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SOCIAL PROBLEMS COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SHY203 SOCIAL PROBLEMS 3 2 2 4

Level of Contribution

0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contrıbution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains basic knowledge about performing an evidence-based social work intervention for clients with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community levels.
5
2
Gains knowledge to communicate effectively with client systems and to use communication tools in the process of social work practice.
3
3
Gains knowledge of social welfare policy and social welfare services.
4
4
Gains knowledge of legislation, professional ethical principles and values.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contrıbution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains basic knowledge about performing an evidence-based social work intervention for clients with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community levels.
3
2
Gains knowledge to communicate effectively with client systems and to use communication tools in the process of social work practice.
4
3
Gains knowledge about research methods and techniques in social work.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contrıbution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains the ability to think critically, analyze, and synthesize.
5
2
Gains the ability to conduct social work research, benefit from research results, and interpret professional literature.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contrıbution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains the ability to perform evidence-based social work practice at the generalist level with client groups.
3
2
Gains the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to use relevant information and other technologies in the context of social work practice.
3
3
Gains the ability to perform social work interventions for client systems at the individual, family, group and community level and to report and record these interventions.
3
4
Gains the ability to perform managerial tasks, establish inter-institutional relations, cooperation, and coordination, and develop joint services through the application of modern management knowledge and techniques.
4
5
By accepting the positive value of difference, the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences is gained.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contrıbution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The knowledge of social work areas can be used, and the social work intervention is carried out independently.
3
2
Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve the problems encountered in social work practices.
3
3
Provides guidance and counseling for the professional practice and development of social work students and newly graduated social workers.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contrıbution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach.
5
2
A positive attitude towards lifelong learning is developed.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contrıbution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Opinions on social work issues and problem solutions can be shared verbally and in writing with relevant people and institutions, with people from the same or different professions, and with quantitative and qualitative data.
5
2
Can organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live, with a sense of social responsibility.
5
3
Monitors and evaluates the events/developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the fields of social work.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contrıbution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Determines the duties, authorities, rights, and responsibilities related to the social work profession.
3
2
Acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles, and standards.
4
3
Carries out its practices in social work areas with environmental awareness.
5
4
The conceptual framework, perspectives, theoretical approaches, and models are used to guide the implementation of each level of social work intervention.
3
5
The development of social work as a science and profession is supported.
3
6
With knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes, society is modeled, and a lifelong learning approach is adopted.
4
7
Acts in accordance with the quality management and processes in line with the modern management approach in human service organizations.
4
8
Carries out the practices in social work areas with environmental awareness.
5