Level:  master academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Master in social work

Master academic studies of Social Work are a one-year study programme bearing 60 ECTS, founded upon and deepening the knowledge obtained at undergraduate four-year studies of social work and social policy. The programme offers to students a possiblity for further development of their knowledge and its critical application in different fields of social work as a practical social activity. The syllabus contains a number of compulsory courses of scientific-professional and applicative character pertaining to studies of theoretical and practical aspects of integral models of social work, particularly the work with family, individuals, groups and communities and management of social work at the level of establishment and management of social centres and services, professional and applicative discipline related to the field of social work such is mediation and supervision. The programme also contains deepend theoretical-methodological bases and practical aspects of research of social phenomena, social problems, possiblities for social changes and effects of practical work. Another compulsory part of studies of social work is the final - master paper which confirms the student's capacity for critical application of obtained scientific and professional knowledge in direct and research-analytical practice. The teaching is carried out in form of lectures, exercises and practical field work. The teaching implies methods of active teaching, including presentation of new theoretical concepts, linking with the previously gained knowledge and application of the learnt subject matter through different exercises and assignments. The exercises are carried out in discussion groups, workshops, through simulation methods, case studies etc., whereas the assignments involve group and independent problem solution, practical assignments, field work under mentorship, seminar papers, essays and the like.

The aims of the study programme at master academic studies of Social Work are as follows: - upbuilding of the existing and obtaining of new, practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in the field of social work and relevant disciplines for better understanding of nature, structure and manner of fulfillment of human needs. - obtaining advanced knowledge of social phenomena and processes, social problems, social deviations and manners of incenting social development and changes, for critical understanding and active approach in influencing systemic, structural and organizational aspects of functioning of society, social groups and communities; - acquisition of knowledge and understanding of theoretical-methodological concepts and bases of integral and action models of social work - obtaining advanced knowledge and skills of social work with individuals, families, groups and communities, organizations and management of services dealing with human needs and problems; - training for independent and team performance of tasks pertaining to preventive, developmental and protective interventions, basics of supervision and voluntary management; - training for independent analytical research work in studies of social problems and needs of social groups, planning and establishment of centres and services and evaluation of effects of work. - building of professional identity and adoption of value basis of social work.

The outcomes of the study programme are: - analysis and synthesis of scientific and professional knowledge in the field of social work and relevant scientific disciplines for understanding of nature, structure and manner of fulfillment of human needs in social environment; - analysis and synthesis of advanced knowledge of social phenomena and proceses, social problems, social deviations and manners of incenting social development and changes; - critical understanding and application of action approaches of social work in influencing systemic, structural and organizational aspects of functioning of society, social groups and communities; - profound knowledge and understanding of theoretical-methodological concepts and bases of integral and action models of social work and their critical application; - mastering the skills of social work with individuals, families, groups and communities, organizations and management of services dealing with human needs and problems; - capacity for independent and team performance of tasks pertaining to preventive, developmental and protective interventions, bases of supervision and voluntary management; - communication capacities and skills of establishment and maitenance of relations of cooperation, assistance and support to clients of social work (individuals, families, groups and communities), colleagues at the level of organization; - capacity for independent and team analytical-reserach work in studying social problems and needs of social group, planning and establishment of centres and services and evaluation of effects of work, as well as application of ethical principles in research practice; - critical knowledge and understanding of ethical aspects of practice, implications of ethical principes on social work practice and capacity of their application; - following and application of innovations in the profession and capacity for transfer of knowledge.

RSD 98,000.00

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