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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Lolita Vilka
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Social Welfare and Social Work
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work

Objective

The objective of the study course is to provide knowledge and understanding of the theory and methods of social work, to develop analytical thinking and social problem-solving skills using theory and methods.

Prerequisites

Philosophy and History of Social Work; Sociocultural Competence in Social Work; Theories of Sociology; Foundations of Social Work; General Psychology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of mastering the study course, students will be able: to define, explain and evaluate a social problem, to find and describe intervention points, elements of the general practice process, understand the use of theories in social work practice.

Skills

1.As a result of mastering the study course, students will be able: to analyse social systems, to evaluate and interpret social situations, to structure and plan the objectives and strategies of social intervention.

Competence

1.As a result of mastering the study course, students will be able to use appropriate theories, methods and techniques in providing assistance and solving social problems of their clients.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Social work 3BachelorRequiredDaniel Markovič
Social work3BachelorRequiredDaniel Markovič