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SP22036: Theories and methods 1

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Social & Policy Sciences
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWES 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Essay on application of theories and methods to a fictional case study (CWES 100% - Qualifying Mark: 40)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit students will be able to: 1. Explain and critique a range of social work theories and methods of intermediate complexity (PS
* 3.5; 3.13; 3.14; 4.2; 4.3) 2. Explain ways to apply theory to social work interventions (PS 3.3; 3.5; 3.13; 3.14; 4.2; 4.3) 3. Critically assess the strengths and limitations of social work theories and methods (PS 3.5; 3.13; 3.14; 4.2; 4.3) 4. Identify appropriate interventions for particular practice scenarios (PS 3.5; 3.13; 3.14; 4.2; 4.3)
* Social Work England's Professional Standards (PS)


Synopsis: Build on what you learnt during `Introduction to Social Work' in Year 1 and explore specific theories and methods in more depth. You'll begin to apply these particular theories and methods to practice scenarios. You'll develop a critical understanding of the range of theories and models for social work intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities, and the methods derived from them.

Content:
* Strengths Perspectives and Narrative approaches
* Solution focused practice
* Task centred approach
* Person centred approach and counselling skills
* Empowerment theory and application to practice
* Systems theory, ecological perspectives and family therapy

Course availability:

SP22036 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Social & Policy Sciences
  • UHSP-AFB33 : BSc(Hons) Social Work and Applied Social Studies (Year 2)

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