NON-GOVERMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND SOCIAL WORK

Course Description

This course aims to make the student aware of the role, NGOs play in the quality, quantity and availability of social services for underrepresented social groups, and explores the necessity for an increasing communication between NGOs, social workers and the civil society. This unit in its first part will draw on the development of NGOs as well as on its unique characteristics including the focus on development discourse, biographies of famous NGO leaders and the discussion about how successful NGOs can be. The second part of the course will pay detailed attention to specific social problems they are intervened by a cooperation of NGOs and social workers.

NON-GOVERMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND SOCIAL WORK

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 students will be able to explain the nature and variety of NGOs.
2. 02 students will be able to criticize how does the civil society, uprising and organizing themselves in NGOs, face and address global problems.
3. 03 students will be able to distinguish what are their policies, challenges and constraints on their ways to meet their aims
4. 04 students will be able to summarize what is the reality of the NGOs role

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 The Management of Non-Governmental Development Organizations An Introduction David Lewis
2. 02 The Role of Nongovernmental Organizations in the Implementation of Human Rights David Weissbrod

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 students will be able to explain the nature and variety of NGOs.
2. L02 students will be able to criticize how does the civil society, uprising and organizing themselves in NGOs, face and address global problems.
3. L03 students will be able to distinguish what are their policies, challenges and constraints on their ways to meet their aims
4. L04 students will be able to summarize what is the reality of the NGOs role

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
2. P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
3. P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
4. P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
6. P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
7. P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
9. P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
11. P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.

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