Social Work Theories (LUSDK_253)
About Study Course
Objective
To broaden and deepen students knowledge about theories of social work, analyse their significance for social work practice with children and youth; to explore and evaluate different strategies of interventions at different levels of social work practice with children and youth.
Prerequisites
Obtained knowledge on Bachelor level about human behaviour and social development.
Learning outcomes
Will be able to analyse and critically evaluate the interaction of theory, practice and scientific research, to analyse the benefit of theories and their limits in practical activity and in the implementation of research, to apply theoretical models in problem prevention and solution.
Will be able to think systematically, to analyse and evaluate critically principles, techniques of each theoretical model and their significance for social work practice with children and youth.
Will be able to work in a group, to communicate and collaborate, to start and maintain professional relations with children and youth based on mutual trust and respect.
Will be able to provide services within the context of cultural understanding and competence, to plan activities and to choose a relevant theoretical model and intervention strategy in the social work practice with children and youth.
Will be able to look for information, to plan activities and to choose a relevant theoretical model and intervention strategy in the social work practice with children and youth.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work with Children and Youth, SDBM | 1 | Master’s | Required | Lolita Vilka |
