| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 01251067 | Faculty of Humanities |
| Credits | Duration |
|---|---|
| Duration of study: 2 years | Total credits: 280 |
| Prof LS Terblanche [email protected] | +27 (0)124203292 |
Closing date for applications: 31 July annually.
- BSW degree in Social Work with an average of at least 65% or an equivalent qualification.
- Departmental selection.
• Successful completion of the departmental short course in Employee Assistance Programmes.
• At least four years appropriate practice experience.
• A compulsory module in research methodology, namely MWT 864, must be passed.
A student passes with distinction when an average mark of 75% is achieved for the core modules and the mini-dissertation, subject to a minimum of 70% for the mini-dissertation.
Module content:
*Departmental selection
Conceptualisation of the EAP, wellness, work/life and occupational social work. Historical development of occupational social work and EAPs. Models of employee assistance programmes. EAPs and the law. EAPs and organisational development.
Module content:
*Departmental selection
EAP standards: Design and implementation of standards of EAPs with specific reference to advisory committee, needs assessment, service delivery systems; policy and implementation. Management and administration of employee assistance programmes with specific focus on procedures, staff provision; record systems; professional indemnity, confidentiality and ethical aspects. Direct services within the EAP: management training and marketing. Networking in and evaluation of the EAP.
Module content:
*Departmental selection
Direct services within the EAP. Assessment and therapeutic services Post-traumatic stress debriefing, crisis intervention, short-term therapy, referral, monitoring and aftercare. HIV and Aids in the workplace. Occupational social work programmes.
Module content:
A comprehensive report (80-100 pages) on an approved research project based on independent research in a specialist field in social work selected in consultation with a supervisor. Scholastic and advanced research of selected specialist area including the planning, resourcing and managing of processes. Accountability for achieving and evaluating personal and/or group output.
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