Social Service
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03050004 | Social Work Ethics | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| 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, soru-cevap, tartışma |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Yoktur |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Res. Asst. Ayşe Nur BOZ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Res. Asst. Ayşe Nur BOZ | C-228 | [email protected] | 7248 |
Course Content
Defining other related concepts (such as power, ethical dilemma, ethical relativism) on the basis of ethics and morals, philosophical foundations of ethics; the meaning and importance of ethics in social work practice; value debates in social work; value-ethics relationship, national and international ethical standards developed for social work; ethical dilemmas and solutions in social work practices; Subjects related to ethical decision making strategies constitute the content of the course. In the later parts of the course, discussions are carried out on cases that can create ethical dilemmas when integrated with social problems such as euthanasia, abortion, gender inequality, sexual orientation difference, and cultural relativism.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to present the ethical principles, responsibilities and values unique to the profession, which has a fundamental place in the conduct of social work practices and in the essence of the social work profession, together with its philosophical and theoretical background.
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 | X |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P8 | Has the ability to observe human rights and social justice in practice. | 4 |
| P10 | Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It integrates a rights-based approach into social service practices at the individual, family, group, community and societal levels. | P.8.3 | 1 |
| O2 | Analyses structural factors that create inequality in access to resources in society. | P.8.4 | 1 |
| O3 | Designs intervention strategies based on social, economic and environmental justice. | P.8.5 | 1 |
| O4 | Defines ethical concepts, principles, and terminology specific to the social work profession. | P.10.1 | 1 |
| O5 | Explains how ethical principles and values guide professional practice. | P.10.2 | 1 |
| O6 | Advocates for rights while adhering to ethical principles in social service practices and institutional policy implementation. | P.10.3 | 1 |
| O7 | Analyses personal and professional value conflicts and develops solutions. | P.10.4 | 1 |
| O8 | Designs situation-specific intervention plans based on ethical principles. | P.10.5 | 1 |
| O9 | Makes decisions by critically evaluating ethical dilemmas in professional practice. | P.10.6 | 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 | Introduction of the course, purpose of ethics education |
| 2 | Conceptual framework (ethics, morality, ethical awareness, power, empowerment, culture, discrimination, ethical dilemma, prejudice) |
| 3 | Ethics and moral theories (Gert's common moral theory, Jonsen's ethical model, deontological, teleological theories) |
| 4 | Ethics and moral theories (virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, feminist ethics, Levinas, relational ethics) |
| 5 | Scope of professional ethics |
| 6 | Professional ethical codes (NASW, CSWE, IFSW, IASSW, CASW, BASW) |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Informed consent, ethical perspective in care management |
| 9 | Cultural conflict, multicultural social work, diversity study |
| 10 | Professional skills in solving ethical dilemmas (communication, empathy, boundaries of professional relationship, importance of ethical decision making) |
| 11 | Models of ethical decision making (moral imagination, Fleck-Henderson, Haynes, Congress) |
| 12 | Ethical dilemma case discussions and solution model (Loewenberg and Dolgoff ethical principles, Gooaverts 7-step plan, Gallagher's ethical framework) |
| 13 | Relationship of ethics with other disciplines (Psychology, Sociology, Law, Medicine, Economics etc.) |
| 14 | Reporting process and organizational ethical culture in research, evaluation of the course |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Şahin, F. (2009). Sosyal Hizmette Kendi Kaderini Tayin Hakkı, Aile ve Toplum, Ekim-Kasım-Aralık, pp.87-97. |
| Şahin, F. (2009). Sosyal Hizmette Kendi Kaderini Tayin Hakkı, Aile ve Toplum, Ekim-Kasım-Aralık, pp.87-97. | |
| Şahin, F. (2009). Sosyal Hizmette Kendi Kaderini Tayin Hakkı, Aile ve Toplum, Ekim-Kasım-Aralık, pp.87-97. | |
| Şahin, F. (2009). Sosyal Hizmette Kendi Kaderini Tayin Hakkı, Aile ve Toplum, Ekim-Kasım-Aralık, pp.87-97. | |
| Şahin, F. (2009). Sosyal Hizmette Kendi Kaderini Tayin Hakkı, Aile ve Toplum, Ekim-Kasım-Aralık, pp.87-97. | |
| Şahin, F. (2009). Sosyal Hizmette Kendi Kaderini Tayin Hakkı, Aile ve Toplum, Ekim-Kasım-Aralık, pp.87-97. |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| 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 | 30 | 30 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P8 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It integrates a rights-based approach into social service practices at the individual, family, group, community and societal levels. | - | - |
| O2 | Analyses structural factors that create inequality in access to resources in society. | - | - |
| O3 | Designs intervention strategies based on social, economic and environmental justice. | - | - |
| O4 | Defines ethical concepts, principles, and terminology specific to the social work profession. | - | - |
| O5 | Explains how ethical principles and values guide professional practice. | - | - |
| O6 | Advocates for rights while adhering to ethical principles in social service practices and institutional policy implementation. | - | - |
| O7 | Analyses personal and professional value conflicts and develops solutions. | - | - |
| O8 | Designs situation-specific intervention plans based on ethical principles. | - | - |
| O9 | Makes decisions by critically evaluating ethical dilemmas in professional practice. | - | - |