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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Lolita Vilka
Study type:Part-Time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Social Welfare and Social Work
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time
Branch of science:Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work

Objective

To deepen and develop students' understanding of the needs of children and families in social work, strengthening professional thinking and skills to apply child- and family-centered, ethical, and evidence-based social work intervention approaches

Prerequisites

Introduction to the specialty, knowledge of family policy and social issues in society.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Know the tools for assessing the needs of family and child

Skills

1.Able to analyse the child’s and family’s situation by identifying needs, risks and resources.

Competence

1.Able to make responsible decisions in the best interests of family and child.