Learning outcomes SW MA Prof dr Miroslav Brkic Department of Social work and social policy Faculty of political sciences UBG TEMPUS SHEPSSSS Workshop May 2015.

Structure of MA SW on FPN UBG I semester Case management 6 ESPB Elective block I 1. Antisocial behaviour 2. Migration policy 3. Gender equality policies 6 ESPB Social Work management 6 ESPB Elective block II 1. Multicultural Social Work and anti-discriminatory policies and practices 2. Group dynamic and group process 3. Social policy analysis 4. Theory and Politics of Justice 6 ESPB Preparation for MA thes6 ESPB Total compulsory I18 ESPBElective blocks I + II12 ESPB

Social work supervision 6 ESPBElective block III 1. Mediation 2. Research in social work and social policy 3. Globalization and social policy 6 ESPB Methodology an theory of social work with family 6 ESPB MA thesis12 ESPB Total compulsory II 24 ESPB Elective block III6 ESPB TOTAL COMPULSORY 42 ESPB TOTAL ELECTIVE18 ESPB Structure of MA SW on FPN UBG II semester

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING Social phenomena and processes, problems, diversity and ways of encouraging social development and change; Critical understanding of a social action approach to the operation of systems, strucures and organisation aspects of the functioning of society, SW with individuals, families, groups and communities, organizations and management agencies that deal with human needs and problems; The ethical aspects of SW practice: The methodology(ies) of social research.

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE An ability to conduct ethically independent and in group research; Expertise in academic writing; An ability to analyze policies, programs and measures; An ability to monitor and implement innovations in social work The use of research findings to question and improve practice

Searching for information through a range of sources, analysing this using concepts and theories relevant to social work and presenting findings to lay, professional and academic audiences verbally and in writing ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS

EVALUATION An ability to monitor and evaluate innovative programs and activities and support the transfer and use of findings to others; Developing and improving existing communication with students and supporting social work-related teaching and learning; Planning for further professional development