Course Details

1. Distinguish between the fundamental theories of social planning (systemic, holistic and eclectic approaches) and comprehend the principal characteristics of the way each theory is applied.
2. Recognize the stages and the requirements for collecting the necessary data, their analysis and necessary planning for their completion, based on the various intervention theories/approaches.
3. Conduct research to ascertain needs or problems regarding the particularities of the area and the target group.
4. Utilize the dynamics and the organization of resources and implement an intervention plan using suitable techniques.
5. Use suitable tools and techniques for time and budget planning.
6. Collect, analyse and engage in the required actions in order to evaluate the outcomes of the intervention plan.

• Kasimati, K. (2003), Social Planning and Evaluation: Methods and Practice, Athens, Gutenberg publications. (In Greek).

• Kokosis, A. (2011), Project management, Athens, Sygxroni Ekdotiki publication (In Greek)
• Young Trevor, L. (2007), How to prepare a successful project, Athens: Eleftheroudakis publication (In Greek)
• Stathopoulos, P. (2000), Community Work: Procedures, Methods and Intervention Techniques, Athens: Papazisis publications. (In Greek).
• Iatridis, D. (2002), Social Policy Planning: Theory and Practice of Social Planning, Athens: Gutenberg publications. (In Greek).
• Iatridis, D. (2005), Social Care Organisations: Social Policy Planning for Development, Athens: Ellinika Grammata publications. (In Greek).

• Lectures, explanations

• Discussions, examples 

• Lecture and presentation summaries made available on the e-learning platform

• Applied social planning implementation

• Individual paper on the implementation of an intervention plan based on the experience acquired during field practice

• Tutorials and use of data for writing the paper 

• Preparation for the exams through individual and group exercises