Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction to Social Work SHO101 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Eda BEYDİLİ GÜRBÜZ
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Eda BEYDİLİ GÜRBÜZ (Güz)
Goals The purpose of this course is to make students learn philosophy, values, knowledge base of social work profession, recognize their role and function while fulfilling their function
Course Content Introduction, Basic Concepts (Charity,social policy, social welfare, social services) Ideological and Organizational Basics of Development of Social Work and its emergence Definitions and Purpose of Social Work Social work profession and basic elements Social work profession and basic elements Konowledge base and value systems of social work Konowledge base and value systems of social work Midterm exam Principles of social work practice Levels of practice in social work Professional approaches in social work (I) Professional approaches in social work (II) Field of Practice (I) Field of Practice (II)
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 They will assess Democracy, human rights and social justice in terms of social work
2 They will learn basic knowledge and skills related to social work theory and practice
3 They will recognize the concept of social welfare, definition of social work and its scope, basic concepts and approaches, and social work as a discipline and science
4 They will get knowledge about basic elements of social work, professional qualifications, objectives, functions, its distinctive features and common human needs
5 They will learn Development of social work as a profession and science in the world and Turkey
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction, orientation Preparation, After Class Study, Research
2. Week Social welfare and concept of social work
3. Week Definitions and Purpose of Social Work, Roles and Functions of Social Worker
4. Week Development of Social Work in the World
5. Week Development of Social Work in Turkey
6. Week Generalist Social Work and Intervetion Levels
7. Week Konowledge base of social work
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Skill base of social work
10. Week Value Base in Social Work
11. Week Field of Practice (I)
12. Week Field of Practice (II)
13. Week Field of Practice (III)
14. Week General Evaluation of Course
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly
2 Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice
3 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgment
3 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgment
4 Engage diversity and difference in practice
4 Advance human rights and social and economic justice
6 Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research
7 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment
8 Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services
9 Respond to context that shape practice
10 Engage,assess,intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
11 Following and assessing theoretical and practice debate in the area of society and world related to field of social work
12 Using theoritical framework, approach and model guiding social work practice at every level of social work intervention
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1 1 1
PY8 1 1 1 1 1
PY9 1 1 1 1 1
PY10 1 1 1 1 1
PY11 2 2 2 2 2
PY12 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Richan, W.,C. (1973) “The Social work Profession and Organized Social Welfare” Shaping The New Social Work, Ed.Alfred J.Kahn, Columbia Uni Press, New York.
  • National Association of Social Workers, “Social Work Profession Overview”, Encyclopedia of Social Work, 19 th Ed. NASW Press, USA.
  • Kut, S. (1988) Sosyal Hizmet Mesleği Nitelikleri, Temel Unsurları, Müdahale Yöntemleri, Ankara.
  • Kongar, E. (1972) Sosyal Çalışmaya Giriş, Sosyal Bilimler Derneği Yayınları, Ankara,
  • Karataş, K. (1999) “Sosyal Refah: Kavramsal Boyutu Gelişimi ve Nitelikleri”, Yaşam Boyu Sosyal Hizmet, H.Ü. SHYO Yayını, Ankara.
  • Buz, S. (2002) “Sosyal Hizmette Etik Kurallar ve Çelişkiler” Sosyal Hizmette Yeni Yaklaşımlar ve Sorun Alanları, H.Ü.SHYO Yayını, Ankara.
  • Cılga, İ. (2001) Türkiye’de İnsan ve Toplum Sorunları Karşısında Sosyal Hizmet, İnsani Gelişme ve Sosyal Hizmet, H.Ü. SHYO Yayını, Ankara.
  • Cılga İ. (2004) Bilim ve Meslek Olarak Türkiye’de Sosyal Hizmet. H.Ü.SHYO Yayın No 16
  • Çengelci E. (1996) Cumhuriyet Türkiye’sinde Sosyal Hizmetlerin Örgütlenmesi Ankara
  • Dearling, A. (1993) Social Welfare Word Book, Longman, London.
  • Garvin, C.D., Tropman, J.E, (1992) Social Work in Contemporary Society, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey.
  • Hepwort, D.H., Rooney, R.H., Larsen J.A. (2002) Direct Social Work Practice, Theory and Skills, Thomson Learning Inc.,USA.
  • Johnson, L.C., (1995) Social Work Practice A. Generalist Approach, Needhom Heights, Massachusets.
  • Kamerman, S.B. (1973) “Knowledge for Practice: Social Science in Social Work”, Shaping the New Social Work, Ed. Alfred J.Kahn, Columbia Uni. Press, New York.
  • The ABC's of Social Work
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. Eda BEYDİLİ GÜRBÜZ Vize 40.00
Doç. Dr. Eda BEYDİLİ GÜRBÜZ Final 50.00
Doç. Dr. Eda BEYDİLİ GÜRBÜZ Sunum 10.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 5 4 20
Research 5 4 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1.5 1.5
Midterm Preparation 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 5 5 25
Final 1 1.5 1.5
Classroom Activities 7 2 14
Total Workload 125.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0