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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83811109 | Addiction and Social Work | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | - |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | In-class discussion literature review Homework Preparation Making a presentation Straight narration Case (case) presentation) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Kamil ALPTEKİN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
This course will provide graduate students and those working in the field with the opportunity to get to know various addictions, to explore current practices and new perspectives on them. In this course, alcohol and substance addiction will be emphasised. Developmental addictions and social environment in the formation and development of addiction will be discussed. The developmental stages of substance addiction will be explained with concrete examples. The triad of prevention - treatment and rehabilitation in addiction will be discussed and the contributions of social work practices to the studies in these three dimensions will be elaborated.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to review the different dimensions of addiction types with students and to expand knowledge and skills for advanced social work practice in the field of addiction.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 |
| P3 | Behaving according to ethical obligations and managing complex ethical issues | 4 |
| P5 | Assuming responsibility in institutional settings | 4 |
| P8 | To implement advanced generalist social work intervention for individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and society from a bio-psycho-social perspective | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Establishes the relationship between theory and practice. | P.1.1 | 1,2,3 |
| O2 | Analyzes the theoretical debates and practices on the agenda of society and the world in the fields of social work. | P.1.4 | 1,5,6 |
| O3 | Transfer the ethical principles and values of social work to advanced social work practice. | P.3.2 | 1,2,3,7 |
| O4 | Uses technology in social work practices within the framework of ethical rules. | P.3.6 | 1,5,6,7 |
| O5 | Assumes a leadership role in teams in studies related to social service fields. | P.5.2 | 1,2,5,7 |
| O6 | Collaborates with colleagues and other professional groups for effective service delivery. | P.5.3 | 1,6,7 |
| O7 | Independently performs generalist social work practice with client groups with different socio-cultural characteristics. | P.8.1 | 1,3,5,6,7 |
| O8 | Examines and relates relationships both between individuals and between individuals and social systems. | P.8.2 | 1,3,5,6,7 |
| O9 | Demonstrate effective oral communication and use written communication when working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and society. | P.8.3 | 1,2,3,5,7 |
| O10 | Connect with risk groups. | P.8.4 | 1,2,5,6,7 |
| O11 | Form professional decisions on the basis of creative and critical thinking. | P.8.5 | 1,3,7 |
| O12 | Plans institutional services for applicants and develops new programs. | P.9.1 | 1,3,6,7 |
| O13 | Interprets the legislation that the organization he / she works for and transfers it to practice. | P.9.2 | 1,2,5 |
| O14 | Evaluates how social welfare policies affect the provision of social services. | P.9.3 | 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 | Introduction to the course, determination of assignments, programming of the field visit |
| 2 | Basic concepts related to substance addiction, addictive substances and their effects |
| 3 | History, causes and consequences of substance addiction. |
| 4 | Diagnostic criteria for substance addiction, addiction process and addictive behaviours |
| 5 | Addiction in Turkey and the world: Current situation, risks, current debates |
| 6 | Treatment of addiction (basic principles of treatment, stages of treatment, interviewing a substance abuser and referral to treatment) |
| 7 | Introduction of the service delivery system for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance addiction in Turkey, |
| 8 | Mid-term exam |
| 9 | Substance abuse and family, substance abuse in adolescents |
| 10 | Social work practices in substance abuse treatment centres |
| 11 | Motivational Interview, watching and evaluating a film on substance abuse |
| 12 | Introduction to behavioural addictions, types of behavioural addictions, epidemiology and etiology |
| 13 | Introduction to behavioural addictions, types of behavioural addictions, epidemiology and etiology -2 |
| 14 | Evaluation of student presentations and assignments |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P5 | P8 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Establishes the relationship between theory and practice. | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Analyzes the theoretical debates and practices on the agenda of society and the world in the fields of social work. | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Transfer the ethical principles and values of social work to advanced social work practice. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Uses technology in social work practices within the framework of ethical rules. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O5 | Assumes a leadership role in teams in studies related to social service fields. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O6 | Collaborates with colleagues and other professional groups for effective service delivery. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O7 | Independently performs generalist social work practice with client groups with different socio-cultural characteristics. | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O8 | Examines and relates relationships both between individuals and between individuals and social systems. | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| O9 | Demonstrate effective oral communication and use written communication when working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and society. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O10 | Connect with risk groups. | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O11 | Form professional decisions on the basis of creative and critical thinking. | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| O12 | Plans institutional services for applicants and develops new programs. | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| O13 | Interprets the legislation that the organization he / she works for and transfers it to practice. | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| O14 | Evaluates how social welfare policies affect the provision of social services. | - | - | - | - | 5 |
