Faculty of Health Sciences · Social Work · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emel YURTSEVER
Instructors: Prof. Dr. Emel YURTSEVER
Course Objective
The aim of this course is; It is for students to learn the philosophy, basic concepts, knowledge, value and skill base and application areas of social work as a profession and discipline.
Course Content
Concepts of social work, basic areas of social work, social work theories and social work ethics. topics at the entry level.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Understanding the basic concepts and historical development of social work
- Analyzing the theoretical and applied aspects of social work
- Acquire essential skills (communication, problem-solving, etc.) for social work
- Evaluating the professional aspects and authority sources of social work
Core Area Distribution
(22) Humanities%15 (76) Social Services%85
Teaching Methods
ExpressionDiscussionGroup StudyCase StudySelf study
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and introduction of the course. Giving the students general information about the lesson and the lesson plan. | Reading related course material |
| 2 | Basic Concepts, Social Work as Science and Philosophy | - |
| 3 | Relationship with Social Work and Other Sciences | - |
| 4 | Social Service as a Occupation, Historical Development, Education and Ethical Values in Social Work | - |
| 5 | Individual, Family and Social Application Areas of Social Work | - |
| 6 | Social Work Theories and Practice Examples I | - |
| 7 | Social Work Theories and Practice Examples II | - |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | - |
| 9 | Roles and Duties of Social Workers and Social Workers | - |
| 10 | The value base of the social work profession | - |
| 11 | Systems and ecological theory | - |
| 12 | Social Service Goals, Areas and Target Audience II | - |
| 13 | Street Children and Social Work | - |
| 14 | Social Work Organizations and Social Security International Social Work Future of Social Work | - |
| 15 | FINAL EXAM | - |
| 16 | Final Exam | - |


