Social Service
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03041013 | Successful Social Work Practice Examples | 2025 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Dilara USTABAŞI GÜNDÜZ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Dilara USTABAŞI GÜNDÜZ | C-226 | [email protected] | 7314 | Friday 10.30-12.30 |
Course Content
Within the scope of this course, students will be introduced to successful professional practices in the field and the people who perform them, and the factors that make these practices successful will be analyzed.
Objectives of the Course
To introduce students to successful social work practices in different social work fields; thus helping them to adopt the profession by being motivated.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Has knowledge of contemporary management in human service organizations. | 4 |
| P5 | Has the ability to think critically. | 5 |
| P8 | Has the ability to observe human rights and social justice in practice. | 5 |
| P9 | Works with colleagues and other professionals. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Evaluates management practices in humanitarian service organisations in terms of effectiveness and efficiency from a social service perspective. | P.2.6 | 1,6 |
| O2 | Explains the importance of critical thinking in social work practice. | P.5.2 | 1,6 |
| O3 | Evaluates social service practices in the field from a critical thinking perspective. | P.5.6 | 1,6 |
| O4 | Critically evaluates social service practices in line with human rights and social justice principles. | P.8.6 | 1,6 |
| O5 | Explains the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork in social work practice. | P.9.2 | 1,6 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Discussion about the general course, objectives and expectations of the course. |
| 2 | Fundamentals of successful social work practice |
| 3 | Knowledge, skills and values that successful social workers should possess (I) |
| 4 | Knowledge, skills and values that successful social workers should possess (II) |
| 5 | Social Work Career Connection |
| 6 | Tips for New Social Workers from Clinical Social Worker Lisa Baron |
| 7 | Examination of successful social work practices in the Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Examination of successful social work practices in the field of medical social work |
| 10 | Examining successful social work practices in the field of family and child welfare |
| 11 | Examination of successful social work practices in the field of youth welfare |
| 12 | Investigation of successful social work practices in the Red Crescent Community Center |
| 13 | Examining successful social work practices in the field of Substance Addiction |
| 14 | Examining successful social work practices serving in the field of immigrant welfare |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Pincus, A. A. Minahan. (1973). Social Work Practice: Model and Method. Fe Peacook Publisher. |
| Pincus, A. A. Minahan. (1973). Social Work Practice: Model and Method. Fe Peacook Publisher. | |
| Pincus, A. A. Minahan. (1973). Social Work Practice: Model and Method. Fe Peacook Publisher. | |
| Pincus, A. A. Minahan. (1973). Social Work Practice: Model and Method. Fe Peacook Publisher. | |
| Pincus, A. A. Minahan. (1973). Social Work Practice: Model and Method. Fe Peacook Publisher. | |
| Pincus, A. A. Minahan. (1973). Social Work Practice: Model and Method. Fe Peacook Publisher. | |
| Pincus, A. A. Minahan. (1973). Social Work Practice: Model and Method. Fe Peacook Publisher. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 125 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,17 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P5 | P8 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Evaluates management practices in humanitarian service organisations in terms of effectiveness and efficiency from a social service perspective. | 4 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Explains the importance of critical thinking in social work practice. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O3 | Evaluates social service practices in the field from a critical thinking perspective. | - | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | Critically evaluates social service practices in line with human rights and social justice principles. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | Explains the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork in social work practice. | - | - | - | 5 |
