VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND SOCIAL POLICY
- Course
- SOWO313 - VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND SOCIAL POLICY
- Department
- Social Work - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
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
No course outcomes have been defined yet.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the social policy: the terms of social welfare and social justice |
| Week 2 | Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations |
| Week 3 | Alcoholism and Other Drug Addictions |
| Week 4 | Adult Corrections |
| Week 5 | Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Week 6 | Death of a Parent |
| Week 7 | Divorce- Single Parenthood |
| Week 8 | Midterm |
| Week 9 | Midterm |
| Week 10 | Intimate Partner Abuse |
| Week 11 | Homeless People |
| Week 12 | Immigrants and Refugees |
| Week 13 | Family Caregivers of the Frail Elderly |
| Week 14 | Older Persons in Need of Long-Term Care |
| Week 15 | Final |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Giiterman, A. (2014). Handbook of social work practice with vulnerable and resilient populations. Columbia University Press, New York.
- 02 Derezotes, (2005). Social Policy and Social Work
Learning Outcomes
- L03 It defines and explains the characteristics, needs, and problems of vulnerable groups. SOLO 4
- L05 It can anticipate the implementation of social services focused on social policy for vulnerable groups. SOLO 4
- L06 It distinguishes the fragile/vulnerable groups that are the target audience of social work professional practice. SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
- P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
- P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
- P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
- P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
- P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
- P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
- P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
- P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
- P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
- P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
- P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
- P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
- P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |