Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Ethics in Social Work SHO307 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Ar. Gör. Dr. Hatice Kübra DOĞANCI
Instructor(s) Ar. Gör. Dr. Hatice Kübra DOĞANCI (Güz)
Goals The purpose of this course is to teach and embrace social work students their profession’s ethical principles and values
Course Content
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student knows the ethical standards of national and international social work profession
2 The student sees ethical principles and values as an integral part of the intervention
3 The student knows how to improve behavior in the face of ethical dilemmas
4 The student aware of the legal process when he/she encounters unethical practices
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Meeting, determining the scope and basic concepts of the course
2. Week Values in social work practice
3. Week The main ethical theories
4. Week Professional code of ethics to be followed in the relationship (I)
5. Week The concept of boundary and dual relationship between social worker and client relationship
6. Week The principle of confidentiality and privacy in the professional relationship
7. Week Self-determination principle in professional relationship
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Examination of ethical codes used in social work practice in various countries
10. Week Examination of ethical codes used in social work practice in various countries
11. Week Case-based discussion of ethical problems and dilemmas encountered in the practice (I)
12. Week Case-based discussion of ethical problems and dilemmas encountered in the practice (II)
13. Week Case-based discussion of ethical problems and dilemmas encountered in the practice (III)
14. Week General evaluation of the 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
4 Engage diversity and difference in practice
4 Advance human rights and social and economic justice
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
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5
PY3 2 2 2 2
PY4 3 3 3 3
PY4 1 1 1 1
PY11 2 2 2 2
PY12 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Fatih Şahin (2009) Sosyal Hizmette Kendi Kaderini Tayin Hakkı, Aile ve Toplum, Ekim-Kasım-Aralık, Pp.87-97.
  • Sarah Banks (2001) Ethics and Values in social work Pp.9-22.
  • Aslıhan Burcu Öztürk (2009) Sosyal Hizmet Etiğinde Farklı Yaklaşımlar, Toplum ve Sosyal Hizmet, 20(1), Pp. 105-115
  • B.R. Compton & B. Galaway (1979) Social work processes Pp.126-139
  • Sosyal Hizmet Mesleğinin Etik İlkeleri ve Sorumlulukları SHU Derneği Yay. (2003)
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Ar. Gör. Dr. Hatice Kübra DOĞANCI Vize 40.00
Ar. Gör. Dr. Hatice Kübra DOĞANCI Final 40.00
Ar. Gör. Dr. Hatice Kübra DOĞANCI Ödev 20.00
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 4 3 12
Research 5 3 15
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 5 5 25
Final 1 1.5 1.5
Classroom Activities 2 2 4
Total Workload 101
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0