VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND SOCIAL POLICY

Course Description

The course examines the processes that characterize the transitions of displace women, children, youth, and families within their country of origin and in integration into new countries. The course gives an overview of the historical events and processes that have resulted in the mass displacement of people, focuses on selected policies and service programs that have been developed to assist refugees in transition, and stresses on refugee trauma, adaptation, and integration after repatriation or resettlement.

VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND SOCIAL POLICY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Giiterman, A. (2014). Handbook of social work practice with vulnerable and resilient populations. Columbia University Press, New York.
2. 02 Derezotes, (2005). Social Policy and Social Work

Learning Outcomes

1. L03 It defines and explains the characteristics, needs, and problems of vulnerable groups. SOLO 4
2. L05 It can anticipate the implementation of social services focused on social policy for vulnerable groups. SOLO 4
3. L06 It distinguishes the fragile/vulnerable groups that are the target audience of social work professional practice. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
2. P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
3. P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
4. P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
5. P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
6. P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
7. P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
8. P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
9. P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.

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