| Course Unit Title | FIELD PRACTICUM I - SUPERVISION I |
| Course Unit Code | MSWC526 |
| Course Unit Details | |
| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 9 |
| | Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:- Understand and gradually apply basic knowledge and principles of clinical social work concerning the biopsychological and social dysfunctioning of individuals, families and small groups.
- Recognize and use appropriate techniques and skills for each case, to modify and adapt them critically, depending on the cultural environment and the needs of users.
- Apply theoretical concepts and practices that have been empirically tested successfully.
- Understand and apply in depth differential diagnostic and supportive/counseling interventions at the level of F.P. I
- Transfer knowledge and experiences from one field to the other, from one target group to the other, by adjusting and critically selecting the appropriate skills for each case.
- Recognize the importance of the continuous professional progress, supervision and counseling in the organization.
- Work in a multicultural society by fostering attitudes and policies against discrimination and oppression.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
| Prerequisites | NONE | Co-requisites | NONE |
| Recommended optional program components | NONE |
| Course Contents | • Basic knowledge and principles of clinical social work
• Appropriate skills and techniques for each case and critical adaptation depending on the cultural environment and needs of the users.
• Theoretical concepts and practices that have empirically tested successfully.
• Differential diagnostic assessment, treatment plan and supportive/counseling interventions at the level of field practicum I.
• Continuous professional progress and supervision.
• Knowledge and experience transferred from one target group to the other.
• Importance of the social environment, the multicultural society and policies against discrimination and oppression. . |
| Recommended and/or required reading: |
| Textbooks | - Vergeti,A (2009) , Social Work with Families in Crisis, Athens, Topos.
- Dimopoulou – Lagonika M., Tavlaridou – Kaloutsi, A., Mouzakitis, X. (2011). Social Work Methology: Intervention Models. Athens, Topos.
- Council on Social Work Education, (2009), Advanced Social Work Practice in Clinical Social Work, CSWE, Alexandreia: VA.
- Kandilaki, A. (2008). Counselling in Social Work, Skills and Techniques. Athens: Topos
- SocialWorkDegree.net (uploaded 6-6-2016), What is the Difference Between Clinical and Non-Clinical Social Work? http://www.socialworkdegree.net/what-is-the-difference-between-cl...
- Karls, J. M. & Wandrel, K. E. (2004). Manual Pleusi. The person in the environment. Kallinikaki, Th. Athens: Ellinika Grammata.
- Northen, H. (1995). Clinical Social Work: Knowledge and Skills. USA: Columbia University Press.
- Svenson, C. (1995/2009). Clinical Social Work. Encyclopedia of Social Work. 20th ed. USA: Oxford University Press and NASW Press.
- Urbang, E. (1979). In defense of process recording. Smith College Studies in Social Work, 50(1), 1-15.
- Wilson, S.J. (1980). Recordings: Guidelines for social workers. New York: Free Press.
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| References | - Kataki, X., & Androustopoulou, A. (2003). With eraser and mirror. Nine stories systemic psychotherapy. Athens: Ellinika Grammata.
- Columbia University, School of Social Work, Handbook for Student Social Work Recording. Columbia University, School of Social Work, Department of Field Education. Retrieved on 6.10.2013, from:http://socialwork.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/file_manager/pdfs/Student-Resources/Process_Recordings_Handbook.pdf.
- Neuman, K.M. & Friedman, B.D. (1997). Process recordings: Fine-tuning and old instrument. Journal of Social Work Education, 33(2), 237-243.
- Ober, R. (2002). Process Recordings. Notes. Retrieved on 5.10.2013, from: http://www.sjsu.edu/socialwork/docs/field/Process_Recordings_Ober.pdf.
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| Planned learning activities and teaching methods | Postgraduate students should submit:
• A file with all the activities and responsibilities they engaged with during their FP.
• A report that describes their FP placement and its programs and services.
• At least 2-3 case studies (individuals, groups, families) – intervention planning, intervention assessment, transcripts etc.
• A file with all their involvement in various activities and events of their FP placement.
• Final case study reports/assessments.
• The students are evaluated on the basis of 100 points. |
| Assessment methods and criteria | |
| Language of instruction | Greek |
| Work placement(s) | NO |
