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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83811118 | Social Work Education | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | - |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Straight narration Discussion Homework Preparation Making a presentation |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Kamil ALPTEKİN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge about the history, basic components, approaches and dynamics of social work education. In addition, it is aimed to discuss the social work education offered by different models such as distance education and open education in the world and in Turkey within the framework of global social work education standards.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge about the history, basic components, approaches and dynamics of social work education. In addition, it is aimed to discuss the social work education offered by different models such as distance education and open education in the world and in Turkey within the framework of global social work education standards.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Transferring contemporary social work theories to practice | 5 |
| P2 | Conducting social work research based on quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods | 4 |
| P4 | Developing a professional identity and acting accordingly | 3 |
| P7 | Defending and promoting human rights and social and economic justice | 2 |
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 | 1,3,5,6 |
| O2 | Analyzes the theoretical debates and practices on the agenda of society and the world in the fields of social work. | P.1.4 | 1,3,5,6 |
| O3 | Conducts a literature review on the selected topic and plans the research design. | P.2.2 | 1,3,5,6 |
| O4 | Internalizes the knowledge, skills and values of social work and shows commitment to them. | P.4.3 | 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, presenting information about the general course, student responsibilities and assignments |
| 2 | History and current status of social work education in the world |
| 3 | History and current status of social work education in Turkey |
| 4 | Prominent problem areas in social work education |
| 5 | Autonomous and unique structure of social work education |
| 6 | Field practice in social work education |
| 6 | Applied research in social work education |
| 8 | Mid-term exam |
| 9 | Integration of social work education into distance education |
| 10 | Quality assurance and accreditation in social work education |
| 11 | Student homework submission and presentations -1 |
| 12 | Student homework submission and presentations -2 |
| 13 | Student homework submission and presentations -3 |
| 14 | General evaluation of the course and preparation for the final exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Alptekin, K., Topuz, S. ve Zengin, O. (2014). Türkiye'de sosyal hizmet eğitiminde mevcut durum: tespitler, analizler ve öneriler. (İçinde) E. Atamtürk ve E. Yaman (yayına hazırlayanlar). Sosyal hizmet sempozyumu 2013: Türkiye'de çocuğun refahı ve korunması: kapsayıcı bir yaklaşım arayışı (ss.353-366). Sempozyum Bildirileri (elektronik basım). Kocaeli. |
| Alptekin, K. (2016). Başlangıçtan bugüne ve yarına Türkiye'de sosyal hizmet eğitimi. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic. Ltd. Şti. | |
| Alptekin, K. (2021). Sosyal hizmet eğitiminde kontrolsüz büyüme döneminin ağır faturası: Açıköğretim. M. Kırlıoğlu ve D. Akarçay Ulutaş (editörler). (İçinde) Sosyal hizmet eğitiminin genişleyen sınırları: Uygulama ve araştırma için bir rehber (ss. 42-62). Konya: Eğitim Yayınevi. | |
| Alptekin, K. Topuz, S. ve Zengin, O. (2021). COVID-19 Pandemisi döneminde sosyal hizmet bölümlerinin boş kalan kontenjanları bize ne söylüyor? (İçinde) Sosyal hizmet sempozyumu 2021: COVID -19 ve sosyal hizmet, ss. 86. Burdur. | |
| Alptekn, K. (2016). Başlangıçtan bugüne ve yarına Türkye'de sosyal hzmet eğtm. Ankara: No bel Akademk Yayıncılık, Eğtm Danışmanlık T c. Ltd. Şt . |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
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 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 3 | 15 | 45 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 29 | 29 |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 19 | 19 |
| Other | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| 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 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Establishes the relationship between theory and practice. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Analyzes the theoretical debates and practices on the agenda of society and the world in the fields of social work. | 4 | - | - |
| O3 | Conducts a literature review on the selected topic and plans the research design. | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | Internalizes the knowledge, skills and values of social work and shows commitment to them. | - | - | 4 |
