Social Services Master With Thesis
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Social Services Master With Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Social Services Master With Thesis
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83810100 | Scientific Research Methods | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7,5 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Düz anlatım Sınıf içi tartışma Sunum yapma |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Yoktur. |
| Coordinator | Asst. Prof. Ufuk AY |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Abdullah TOPCUOĞLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Ders, bilimsel araştırmanın temel dayanakları; bilimsel araştırma etiği; araştırma süreci ve teknikleri:problemin tanımlanması, araştırmanın amacı ve hipotez(denence), değişken türleri, araştırma türleri (modeli), araştırmaevreni ve örneklem, veri toplama teknikleri, geçerlik vegüvenirliğin ölçümü; verilerin işlenmesi, çözümü ve yorumlanması araştırma raporunun yazılması gibi konularıiçerir.
Objectives of the Course
The main purpose of this course is to teach social work master's program students the basic concepts, processes and techniques of scientific research at theoretical and applied levels.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Transferring contemporary social work theories to practice | 2 |
| P2 | Conducting social work research based on quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods | 4 |
| P3 | Behaving according to ethical obligations and managing complex ethical issues | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Uses the theories of human and social sciences as well as the information obtained from social work practices in social work interventions. | P.1.2 | 1,2 |
| O2 | Conducts a literature review on the selected topic and plans the research design. | P.2.2 | 1,2 |
| O3 | Organize, interpret and report the findings obtained from research. | P.2.4 | 1,2 |
| O4 | Creates intra-organizational and inter-organizational databases in the fields of social services and uses these data in evaluating practices and creating strategies for the future. | P.2.5 | 1,2 |
| O5 | Researches and critically examines social issues. | P.2.6 | 1,2 |
| O6 | Know and assume ethical responsibilities towards his/her profession, clients, colleagues, other professionals he/she works with, the institution he/she works for and the society. | P.3.1 | 1,2 |
| O7 | Transfer the ethical principles and values of social work to advanced social work practice. | P.3.2 | 1,2 |
| O8 | Uses technology in social work practices within the framework of ethical rules. | P.3.6 | 1,2 |
| ** 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 | Tanışma ve derse oryantasyon, ders materyallerinin ve işlenişinin tanıtılması, temenni ve beklentiler |
| 2 | Aile Danışmanlığında Araştırmanın Yeri ve Önemi, Bilim ve Bilimle İlgili Kavramlar. Bilim ve Araştırma. Bilimsel Yöntem. Bilimsel Tutum ve Davranışlar. |
| 3 | Araştırma Tanımı, Türleri ve Aşamaları. Araştırmanın Temel Nitelikleri veAraştırmaya Karşı Bazı Yanlış Tutumlar |
| 4 | Aile Danışmanlığında Nicel ve Nitel Araştırmanın Kullanımı |
| 5 | Araştırma Konu seçimi, Araştırma Süreç ve Teknikleri |
| 6 | Eleştirel Kaynak İncelemesi, Hipotez ve Strateji Geliştirme |
| 7 | Ara sınav |
| 8 | Bilimsel Araştırma Veri |
| 9 | Araştırmada Ölçme ve Ölçekler |
| 10 | Nicel Analiz Yöntemleri (I) |
| 11 | Nicel Analiz Yöntemleri (II) |
| 12 | Nitel Analiz Yöntemleri |
| 13 | Araştırma Önerisinin Planlanması |
| 14 | Araştırma Raporunun Hazırlanması ve Bilimsel Araştırma Etiği |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Yıldırım, A., Şimşek H. (2004). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara. Seçkin Kitabevi. |
| Yıldırım, A., Şimşek H. (2004). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara. Seçkin Kitabevi. | |
| Yıldırım, A., Şimşek H. (2004). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara. Seçkin Kitabevi. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Homework | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 110 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 18 | 36 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 2 | 19 | 38 |
| Fieldwork | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Total Work Load: | 225 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,50 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Uses the theories of human and social sciences as well as the information obtained from social work practices in social work interventions. | 4 | - | - |
| O2 | Conducts a literature review on the selected topic and plans the research design. | - | 5 | - |
| O3 | Organize, interpret and report the findings obtained from research. | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | Creates intra-organizational and inter-organizational databases in the fields of social services and uses these data in evaluating practices and creating strategies for the future. | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | Researches and critically examines social issues. | - | 5 | - |
| O6 | Know and assume ethical responsibilities towards his/her profession, clients, colleagues, other professionals he/she works with, the institution he/she works for and the society. | - | - | 4 |
| O7 | Transfer the ethical principles and values of social work to advanced social work practice. | - | - | 4 |
| O8 | Uses technology in social work practices within the framework of ethical rules. | - | - | 4 |