Homepage
Türkçe
Contact
Shortcuts
Getting Information
Academic Calendar
Dining Virtual Pos
e Learning System
Event Request Form
Faculty of Dentistry Appointment
Information Package
Lunch Menu
NOHU Login
NUBulut
Personnel e-mail
Phone Directory
Student e-mail
Survey
NİĞDE ÖMER HALİSDEMİR UNIVERSITY
Information Package Course Catalogue
Information on the Instutition
University Senate and Executive Board
Organization Chart
Akademic Calendar
General Information
General Admission Requirements
General Registration Prosedures
Rules and Regulations
Recognition of Prior Learning
Diploma Supplement
Arrangements for Academic Guidance
ECTS Credit Allocation
Name and Adress
Degree Programs
Short Cycle
First Cycle
Second Cycle
Third Cycle
Course Catalogue For Exchange Students
General Information for Student
Cost of Living
Accommodation Services
Dining Services
Medical Facilities
Insurance
Learning Facilities
Cultural and Social Facilities
Sports and Leisure Facilities
Student Associations
Intenational Programs
Language Policy and Courses
Internship
Financial Support for Students
Facilities for Special Needs Student
Student's Affair Office
Practical Information For Exchange Students
Life in Niğde
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES / SOCIOLOGY / SOS4013 - SOCIAL WORK
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE
Course Code
Semester
Course Type
Course Level
Course Language
Course Title
Theoretical
Practical
ECTS
Turkish Name of the Course
Course Coordinator
E Mail
Assistant Staff of the Course
E Mail
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive perspective on the fundamental concepts, historical development, ethical principles, theoretical approaches, and areas of practice of social work from a sociological perspective. The aim is to increase the capacity of individuals and communities to develop solutions to social problems faced by individuals and communities, guided by core values such as social justice, human rights, equality, and social responsibility. Within the scope of the course, students will familiarize themselves with social work interventions addressing contemporary social problems such as social exclusion, poverty, discrimination, migration, aging, disability, and domestic violence; they will analyze social work methods applied at the individual, family, group, and community levels. Furthermore, the roles and responsibilities of social workers, intervention processes, and ethical decision-making mechanisms will be comprehensively covered. The course aims to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and professional awareness; it aims to equip individuals aspiring to work in social work with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for the field. Thus, students will be empowered to actively contribute to social change processes at both the micro (individual-family) and macro (society-policy) levels.
Brief Content of the Course
This course examines the fundamental concepts, historical development, and areas of practice of the discipline of social work from a sociological perspective. The course begins by focusing on the definition and scope of social work, its relationship with other social sciences, and then examines the historical development of social work and the formation and evolution of social service systems globally and in Turkey. The course then delves into social work theories and methods in detail, providing information on practices at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Students will learn how social work interventions with individuals, families, groups, and communities are structured and implemented. Furthermore, the ethical principles, values, and professional standards guiding the field of social work are comprehensively discussed. The course examines social work practices with children, the elderly, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and other disadvantaged groups. The course aims to equip students with essential professional skills such as developing effective intervention plans for social problems, accessing resources, advocacy, and consulting. It also focuses on the relationship between social policy and social work to develop structural solutions to social problems. The course helps students develop a critical and holistic perspective on professional practice by utilizing case studies and current practices along with theoretical knowledge.
Prerequisites
no
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
1
Introducing basic concepts of Sociology of Work
2
Introducing the sociological framework of working life
3
Introducing the statutes and organizations and basic characteristics of labour
4
To know the changes in the social security system in the world and its reflections on Türkiye
Loading…
Course Category
Course Category
Percentage
Basic Vocational Courses
Communication and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skills Courses