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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Lolita Vilka
Study type:Part time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Social Welfare and Social Work
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Sociology; Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work

Objective

To improve knowledge of the macro practice of social work, social processes, policies and practices; to improve critical analytical thinking skills; to expand professional competence in formulating and positioning social issues, solving problems and developing social services.

Prerequisites

Social work at the level of the Bachelor's study programme; practical experience in the field of social services.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

As a result of mastering of the study course, the student gains an in-depth understanding and professional competence in macro practice of social work, gains knowledge of the interaction between the environment, individual and society and theoretical perspectives of social development, on the leading and organisation of social work.

Skills

As a result of mastering of the study course, the student deepens analytical thinking skills, develops skills to analyse and conceptualise social problems; acquires skills in planning, evaluating and attracting resources in line with the needs of society, community and individual

Competence

When learning the study course, the students will be able to criticise, rationalise and take responsible decisions; able to plan, evaluate and attract resources, taking into account the needs of different communities and society; able to organise and lead social work independently.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Social work, SDNMp1Master’sRequiredLolita Vilka
Social work, SDNM1Master’sRequiredLolita Vilka