Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Social Work Theory I: Social Work With Individuals SHO206 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 4 + 0 4.0 6.0
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 (Bahar)
Goals The objective is to teach the student the methods and techniques of social work for the individual by informing them within the scope of social work practice model.
Course Content History and scope of social work with individuals, theories and approaches of social work with individuals I, II, III, IV, V, Tools used in social work intervention with individuals, Meeting the individual, Examining and evaluating the individual and the problem, Making a plan for the solution of the problem, Social work intervention with the individual and the problem-solving process, Evaluating the social work intervention with the individual, Terminating the social work intervention with the individual, Terminating and monitoring the social work intervention with the individual.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 understands the knowledge basis of social work
2 Possesses basic knowledge of the intervention levels of generalist social practice at the individual, group, and societal levels
3 Learns about the planned process of change along with its phases
4 Knowing social work theories
5 Making analyze of social work theories
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Enter the cource, Explanation of the lesson plan, orientation
2. Week Generalist social work: basic features and intervention leves
3. Week Knowledge Base in Generalist Practice
4. Week Planned change model in Generalist Practice
5. Week Psychodynamic Approach
6. Week System and Ecological Approach
7. Week Strenghts Perspectives and Empowerment Approach
7. Week Client Centered Approach
8. Week Feminist Approach
8. Week Behavioral Approach
10. Week Cognitive-Behavioral Approach
11. Week Crisis Intervention Approach
12. Week Task-Centered Approach
13. Week Solution Focused Approach
14. Week Case examples and general evaluation
*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
4 Engage diversity and difference in practice
4 Advance human rights and social and economic justice
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
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 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 2 2 2 2 2
PY7 2 2 2 2 2
PY8 2 2 2 2 2
PY10 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 2 2 2 2 2
PY12 2 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Kut, S. (1998). Sosyal Hizmet Mesleği: Temel Nitelikleri, Müdahale Yöntemleri. Ankara.
  • Duyan, V. (2010). Sosyal Hizmet: Temelleri, Yaklaşımları, Müdahale Yöntemleri. Ankara Sosyal Hizmet Uzmanları Genel Merkezi Yayınları, Yayın No: 16.
  • Koşar, N.G. (1992). Sosyal Hizmetlerde Aile ve Çocuk Refahı Alanı. Ankara: İltek A.Ş. 2. Baskı.
  • Turan, N. (2009). Sosyal Kişisel Çalışma Birey ve Aile için Sosyal Hizmet. Ankara: Aydınlar Matbaacılık.
  • England, H. Social Work as Art: Making Sense for Good Practice. London, 1986.
  • Compton B.R, B. Galaway, B.Cournoyer. Social Work Processes.. Wadswarth Pub. Co, 2004.
  • Henderson, D.A& Gladding, S.T. The Creative arts in Counseling: A Multicultural Perspevtive. The Arts in Psychotherapy. 199825.3. ss.183-187
  • Pıncus, A. A. Minahan. Social Work Practice: Model and Method. Fe Peacook Publisher, 1973.
  • Teater, B.(2015). Sosyal Hizmet Kuram ve Yöntemleri: Uygulama İçin Bir Giriş. A. Karatay (Çev.Ed.) Ankara: Nika Yayınları.
  • Sosyal Hizmet Uygulamasında Vaka Sunumları: Teoriden Pratiğe Bir Köprü. Editörler: Gamze Erükçü-Akbaş ve Meliha Funda Afyonoğlu, Nobel Yayınev
  • Thompson, N.. (2015). Kuram ve Uygulamada Sosyal Hizmeti Anlamak. Öntaş ve Burcu Hatiboğlu Eren (Çev.Ed.). Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları
Evaluation Method
Bahar 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 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 10 10
Homework 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 143
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0