| Code | Faculty | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 01251076 | Faculty of Humanities | Department: Social Work and Criminology |
| Credits | Duration | NQF level |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum duration of study: 1 jaar | Totale krediete: 180 | NQF level: 09 |
Closing date for applications: 31 July annually.
A student passes with distinction when an average mark of 75% (not rounded) is achieved for the core modules and the mini-dissertation, subject to a minimum of 70% for the mini-dissertation.
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Module-inhoud:
*Closed - requires departmental selection
Conceptualisation and application of knowledge and skills of a developmental approach to social welfare, social work, social services and social development within an international, Southern African and South African perspective. Overview of the macro-socioeconomic, political and environmental context in which social welfare, social development and social work are implemented. New challenges for the implementation and facilitation of the developmental approach on all intervention levels in various practice settings.
Module-inhoud:
*Departmental selection
Conceptualising and contectualising social welfare and economic development in addressing poverty and inequalties. The relatedness between human, social and economic development and how social work can implement and facilitate integrated sustainable community and social development. The place and role of participation, capacity building and empowerment of communities, and in particular that of women, in sustainable community and social development. Identification and analyses of challenges for social and economic development and the role of social work in the integration of social and economic development.
Module-inhoud:
*Departmental selection
The role and impact of politics and socio-economic development on the conceptualization and implementation of social policy for development from a international, Southern African and South African context. The process and skills of policy analysis, policy formulation, policy communication and policy implementation. The principles and challenges of the political role of the social worker in the influencing, formulation and execution of social policy.
Module-inhoud:
*Departmental selection
Research ethics, research approaches, types of research, research designs and research process as applicable to social work.
Module-inhoud:
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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