Understanding Foundation of Welfare and Social policy

understand basic theories of welfare and social policy

Describe how coordination of social service agencies for equity and social justice can be done

Demonstrate skills of how linkage of individuals in need and social service agencies can be done

1. Define Human Rights, conflict and related concepts.

2.Understanding not only of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but also other important human rights documents that pertain to women, children, people with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with mental illness, and development.

 COURSE DESCRIPTION

Having successfully completed this course, students should:

-          Understand psychological aspects

-          understand steps of psychological development

-          Distinguish human psychology and other branches of psychology.

Environment means anything that surrounds us. It can be living (biotic) or non-living (abiotic) things. It includes physical, chemical and other natural forces, etc. In the environment there are different interactions between animals, plants, soil, water, and other living and non-living things. The environment consists of the air, water, land, and all the conditions that surround living organisms. It is important to note that all the systems in the environment are interrelated/ unified such as the interactions of animals and humans on the ecosystems.

Social work theory provides a starting point for social workers to create interventions and plan their work. It gives social workers a way to address client problems through a research-based lens.

The theories help social workers better understand complex human behaviors and social environments, which influence their clients’ lives and problems. A good grasp of theory helps guide social workers by providing them with a sense of direction, purpose and control by using research-based scientific evidence in theory.

Social work is a human services profession that’s concerned with improving the quality of life for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Becoming a social worker will place you on the frontlines advocating for social justice and addressing challenges that thwart well-being. Social work is a licensed field that requires professionals to hold at least a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree.

A key element of the social work process is the selection of intervention methods, informed by psychological and sociological theories, and social work assessments. Through skills of observation and assessment, social workers are able to analyze and explain situations, develop hypotheses about potential outcomes, and select intervention methods to achieve desired outcomes. Implementing intervention methods requires skills in communication and knowledge in building, maintaining and sustaining relationships, as well as critical reflection and analysis in order to evaluate the intervention’s effectiveness (whether through formal or informal evaluative methods). Initial qualifying programmes can provide the foundational knowledge of social work intervention methods, although opportunities to practice a range of methods may be limited.

The course is intended to introduce students of the department of Social Work to the nature of social Work professional, its basic concepts, knowledge base, and its professionalism.

Rwanda and the World in general is faced with a variety of social, economic and political injustices which has led to massive poverty, rising of slums and its related consequences, diseases, alcoholism, degradation of human and social values, and the like. The plight of the marginalized like women, aged people, disabled and children, etc… has been enormous.

Understandings and feelings about gender and gender issues can often be deeply personal, and approaching these issues can trigger memories and feelings about past or current experiences. When we deal with issues concerning identity, it is not always possible to know ‘who is in the room’. Before engaging in discussions such as these with your youth group, you need to think carefully about how to conduct them with sensitivity and responsibility.

The concept of development has been used by scholars and practitioners to demonstrate changes for the better in the lives of individuals, communities, nations and regions. Historically, the practice of development has been associated with interventions and categorizations that have had the opposite effect in countries and regions deemed to be developing. Current notions of development predicated on respect for individual rights, human freedoms, environmental sustainability, health and well-being and education have been more successful in achieving improvements in the lives of people. Yet, historic notions of development persist and continue to drive failing projects. This editorial explores the historical notions of development that persist to this day and offers a view of contemporary perspectives on development.

CHAP I: THEORIES AND METHODS OF SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION

INTRODUCTION

The aim of this module is to provide students with the fundamental theories of different phases in Social Work Intervention towards individuals, families and small groups and equip them with the basic tools that can help them to use information drawn from the available resources using practical methods for problem solving.

Social work as profession of the most recent times has not developed in isolation. It has developed its body of knowledge by pulling various ideas from different relevant disciplines. ‘The basic concepts of social work’ in the sense we use in this unit, deals with the fundamental knowledge about some of the important concepts which are incorporated/included in the study and practice of social work profession. In this unit, attempt has been made to discuss those concepts in a lucid way.

Counselling, in different forms and with different interpretations, has existed in societies for a long time. People in all societies, and at all times, have experienced emotional or psychological distress and behavioural problems. In each culture, there have been well established ways and methods of helping individuals with problems.

The traditional social helping mechanism worked on the principle of giving advice and information: normally, by known and trusted individuals within the community. In contrast, the professional counselling service is provided by individuals who are recognized as being qualified to provide that service.

- Anthropology studies human behavior more at the individual level, while sociology focuses more on group behavior and relations with social structures and institutions.

- Anthropologists conduct research using ethnography (a qualitative research method), while sociologists use both qualitative and quantitative methods.

- The primary goal of anthropology is to understand human diversity and cultural difference, while sociology is more solution-oriented with the goal of fixing social problems through policy.

FDCT 3111 aims at deepening the study of the APOSTOLIC CONSTI-TUTION FIDEI DEPOSITUM (JOHN PAUL II: OCTOBER 11, 1992) which reports the history prior the CCC (1992) and presents above all its structure and content.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Criminology course is reserved to the future professionals in Social work, after having the general knowledge on crimes, Criminals and their behaviours, the causes of criminality, it is very paramount for them, to know how they will protect the society against criminality. Of course, a social worker laureate must play a big role in preventing Society from criminality in order to preserve it safe and secure. Therefore, the followings tools may help him during his/her daily career: Prevention, Reporting and Assistance.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course covers the domain of psychopathology as it is represented in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5, 2014). The scientific bases of contemporary theories and research of major psychological disorders will be studied. The societal implications of mental disorders will be explored. Students will be educated about the types and causes of mental disorders, their assessment, and prevention.

1.    Module code: SWAL 5611

2.    Module title: Social Work Administration and Leadership

Outcomes S W Administration:

Having successfully completed the Module, Students should be able to demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of the following;

Knowledge and Understanding

ü To understand the social work administration phenomena at different levels

ü To analyse administrative needs in organisations

ü To perform administrative duties in different working places referring to required qualities

ü Be able to coordinate and manage both human and non-human resource of different organisations

Skills and Competencies

Having successfully completed the Module, Students should be able to demonstrate the following competencies;

ü Having necessary skills that can handle many different people and situations within an organisation

ü Should demonstrate communicational and organisational skill in dealing with various people in society

ü Should also possess the organisational and directing skills in institutions and organisations

Attitudes

Having successfully completed the Module, Students should be able to demonstrate the following competencies;

ü Respecting people’s ideas and dignity  in an organisation

ü Students should be able to develop and design the best organisational structures and processes

Indicative content

ü Definition and extent of administration.

ü Evolution of Social Work Administration

ü Stages of development of Social Work Administration

ü Principles of Social Work Administration

ü Importance and difference of administrative levels depending on working places

ü Tasks of the administrator

ü Competences required for the exercise of an administrative task.

ü Qualities of a social services administrator.

ü Principles of planning and organisation

Learning and teaching strategy

ü Lectures

ü Field visits

ü Class presentations

ü Group discussions

ü Case study Analysis

ü Library research

Assessment strategy

Students will be assessed taking into consideration the level of their participation in class and an ongoing evaluation throughout the course sessions will be necessary (presentations in class; field visits reports; etc.). At the end, a final exam covering the whole content of the Module will be given.

Assessment Pattern

Strategy for feedback and student support during module

ü Written feedback from students after each lecture

ü Fix time to receive students in office for individual support and guidance

ü Allow exchange of emails with students for support and guidance

Indicative resources

• Dubois, H.F.W. &Fattore, G. (2009), 'Definitions and typologies in public administration research: the case of decentralization', International Journal of Public Administration, 32(8): 704–727.
• Jeong Chun Hai @Ibrahim, &NorFadzlina Nawi. (2007). Principles of Public Administration: An Introduction. Kuala Lumpur: Karisma Publications. ISBN 978-983-195-253-5
• Smith, Kevin B. and Licari, Michael J. Public Administration — Power and Politics in the Fourth Branch of Government, ISBN 1-933220-04-X
• White, Jay D. and Guy B. Adams. Research in public administration: reflections on theory and practice.1994.
• Donald Menzel and Harvey White (eds) 2011. The State of Public Administration: Issues, Challenges and Opportunity. New York: M. E. Sharpe.