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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03061010 | Forensic Social Work | 2025 | Autumn | 5 | 3+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 | Düz anlatım Sınıf içi tartışma Örnek vaka sunumu Literatür tarama |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Yoktur. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Demet AKARÇAY ULUTAŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Demet AKARÇAY ULUTAŞ | C-223 | [email protected] | 7460 |
Course Content
This course aims to introduce the definition, scope and basic features of forensic social work to the students. In the scope of this course, there are topics such as the establishment and functioning characteristics of the Turkish justice system, the characteristics of the justice systems related to criminal children and adults in Turkey; preventive and rehabilitative social work intervention and practices with criminals of all ages and genders.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to help students gain knowledge about social work interventions and practices for criminals (adults or children) in settings such as juvenile courts, detention centres, prisons, and correctional facilities.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | Has knowledge of difference and diversity for social work practice. | 4 |
| P6 | Has the ability to conduct scientific research specific to the field. | 4 |
| P8 | Has the ability to observe human rights and social justice in practice. | 5 |
| P10 | Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior. | 5 |
| P9 | Works with colleagues and other professionals. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Conducts inclusive social service interventions without discrimination against applicants from different socio-cultural backgrounds. | P.3.3 | 1 |
| O2 | Prepares a scientific report using the research data obtained. | P.6.5 | 1 |
| O3 | It defines the concepts of democracy, human rights and social justice. | P.8.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Explains the role of human rights and social justice principles in social work practice. | P.8.2 | 1 |
| O5 | Critically evaluates social service practices in line with human rights and social justice principles. | P.8.6 | 1 |
| O6 | Advocates for rights while adhering to ethical principles in social service practices and institutional policy implementation. | P.10.3 | 1 |
| O7 | Explains the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork in social work practice. | P.9.2 | 1 |
| ** 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 | Meeting, Introduction to the lesson and explanation of the lesson plan |
| 2 | Historical development of forensic social work |
| 3 | Basic concepts in forensic social work |
| 4 | Role and functions of the forensic social worker |
| 5 | juvenile courts |
| 6 | Family Courts |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Forensic social work practices in various country examples (I) |
| 9 | Forensic social work practices in various country examples (II) |
| 10 | Preventive and remedial social work intervention and practice with offenders of all ages and genders (I) |
| 11 | Preventive and rehabilitative social work intervention and practice with offenders of all ages and genders (II) |
| 12 | Ethical issues and ethical dilemmas in forensic social work |
| 13 | Case Examples |
| 14 | General Evaluation of the Course |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Bardak, Cengiz, Cezaların İnfazı ve İnfaz Müesseseleri, Ankara, Yetkin Yayınları, 1996 |
| İl, Sunay, "Adli Sosyal Hizmet", Psikiyatri Dergisi, Cilt 4, No 2, 2003 | |
| Koşar, Nesrin G., Sosyal Hizmetlerde Aile ve Çocuk Refahı Alanı, Ankara, Yargıçoğlu Matbaası, 1989 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 3 | 11 | 33 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P6 | P8 | P9 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Conducts inclusive social service interventions without discrimination against applicants from different socio-cultural backgrounds. | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Prepares a scientific report using the research data obtained. | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O3 | It defines the concepts of democracy, human rights and social justice. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | Explains the role of human rights and social justice principles in social work practice. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O5 | Critically evaluates social service practices in line with human rights and social justice principles. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O6 | Explains the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork in social work practice. | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O7 | Advocates for rights while adhering to ethical principles in social service practices and institutional policy implementation. | - | - | - | - | 5 |