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State Examination

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:29.08.2024 11:14:27
Study Course Information
Course Code:LUSDK_194LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:4.00ECTS:6.00
Branch of Science:Sociology; Social Politics and Organisation of Social WorkTarget Audience:Social Welfare and Social Work
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Marika Lotko
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061575
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)5Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes10
Total Contact Hours10
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)5Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes10
Total Contact Hours10
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Study courses of the study programme have been mastered successfully.
Objective:
To test knowledge, skills, competence in accordance with the qualification of social worker to be awarded.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Meetings about the procedure and content of the state examination.Classes1.00auditorium
2Consultations in accordance with students’ demand for the examination questions to be discussed.Classes4.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Meetings about the procedure and content of the state examination.Classes1.00auditorium
2Consultations in accordance with students’ demand for the examination questions to be discussed.Classes4.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Preparation for examination in accordance with questions for the state examination issued by the Department of Welfare and Social Work.
Assessment Criteria:
The State Examination consists of two parts: 1) presentation of a social case intervention plan and 2) provision of answers to two oral questions. After the presentation the student answers the questions asked by the defence commission.
Final Examination (Full-Time):National degree examination
Final Examination (Part-Time):National degree examination
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:The student is able to demonstrate knowledge in accordance with the profession standard of social worker (https://www.lm.gov.lv/sites/lm/files/data_content/ps-145.pdf).
Skills:The student is able to demonstrate skills in accordance with the profession standard of social worker (https://www.lm.gov.lv/sites/lm/files/data_content/ps-145.pdf).
Competencies:The student is able to demonstrate competence in accordance with the profession standard of social worker (https://www.lm.gov.lv/sites/lm/files/data_content/ps-145.pdf).
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Sociālā darbinieka profesijas standarts
Additional Reading
1Green, L., Karen, C. Social policy for social work. Polity Press. 2016.