UCC Book of Modules, 2012/2013: Social Work

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 48hr(s) Lectures; 12hr(s) Tutorials.

Module Co-ordinator: Ms Lydia Sapouna, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Ms Lydia Sapouna, Department of Applied Social Studies; Prof Alastair Christie, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To introduce social work as an academic subject: the theoretical perspectives and academic skills of social work study.

Module Content: Conceptual foundations of social work. The development of skills of research and academic writing in a social work context. The use of theoretical frameworks and research evidence from the social science disciplines to assess social work policy and practice.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· o define the role of social work in a range of different practice contexts;
· o recognise the importance of specified knowledge, skills and values in social work;
· o critically examine social work methods;
· o apply social work methods to case scenarios.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: End of Year Written Examination 100 marks; Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 2,000 word essay (50 marks) and 1 x 1,500 word case study (50 marks)).

Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attendance in order to pass this module.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s).

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn. No supplemental examination unless condition(s) are met (Students who have not fulfilled the attendance requirements for the module cannot avail of the supplemental examination arrangement), Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 48hr(s) Lectures (Skills Laboratory).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Simone McCaughren, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Dr Simone McCaughren, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To examine the social, political and conceptual conditions of social work in the context of globalisation.

Module Content: To provide students with an opportunity to develop basic social work skills in the laboratory setting and to develop a critical understanding of self and others in a variety of professional encounters.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Explain the social work skills as identified by CORU/The Social Workers Registration Board.
· Introduce students to the micro skills of social work practice i.e. listening, responding observing, questioning and attending
· Critically analyse the range of personal and situational factors associated with a variety of social work encounters
· Engage students in critical reflection on their use of the self in social work practice
· Explain the application of various social work theories and methodologies in a variety of social work practice situations and contexts
· Use creative methods to help develop students capacity to critically reflect on their social work practice.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Professional Portfolio).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attendance in order to pass this module.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No supplemental examination unless condition(s) are met (Students who have not fulfilled the attendance requirements for the module cannot avail of the supplemental examination arrangement.), Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the School).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Mr Pat Leahy, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Mr Pat Leahy, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To contextualise social work practice in Ireland within social policy.

Module Content: Students visit a range of social work agencies in Ireland as part of researching the history, work and objectives of the agencies, and the social, economic and cultural contexts in which the agencies originated and currently practice. Implications for social work practice with regard to social and economic policy is considered through the consideration of welfare regimes and other social theory.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Engage in informed discussion on a range of Irish social work agencies.
· Identify and discuss the social policy context in which these social work agencies are located.
· Engage in analysis of the social, political and economic contexts in which a range of social problems exist and are responded to.
· Contextualise the experience of service users in both social policy and sociological perspectives.
· Take the initiative and responsibility for planning, carrying out and evaluating their learning experience.
· Appreciate and value the practice of enquiry based learning and working in collaboration with each other towards achieving a shared goal.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Practicum report).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attendance in order to pass this module.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1. (Students will undertake a 30 hour practicum with a suitable agency).

No. of Students: Min 15, Max 30.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 1 x 30hr(s) Fieldwork; 3 x 2hr(s) Lectures; 1 x 2hr(s) Seminars.

Module Co-ordinator: Mr Pat Leahy, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Mr Pat Leahy, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To introduce students to social work practice within an agency context

Module Content: Students are provided with learning opportunities in basic practice and assessed towards Social Work competence. By the end of the module students are required to demonstrate a basic level of competence and the potential to engage with the third year placement module.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Negotiate and enage with relevant agencies in the professional and voluntary fields
· Communicate effectively with service uses and service providers.

· Demonstrate required professional values and ethical standards

· Critically evaluate professional interventions

· Demonstrate proficiency in professional record keeping and report writing.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Practicum Evaluation Report (3,000 word)).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attendance in order to pass this module.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No supplemental examination unless condition(s) are met (Students who have not fulfilled the attendance requirements for the module cannot avail of the supplemental examination arrangement), Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the School).

Credit Weighting: 20

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Other (14 week block Professional Placement).

Module Co-ordinator: Ms Lydia Sapouna, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Ms Lydia Sapouna, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To provide students with learning opportunities to meet professional competence requirements and to demonstrate critical integration of theory and practice.

Module Content: Students are provided with learning opportunities and assessed towards National Social Work Qualification competence. By the end of the placement, students are required to demonstrate a basic level of competence and the potential to successfully achieve professional competence by the end of the fourth year/final practice placement.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Communicate and engage effectively with service uses, fellow professionals and other stake holders
· Complete assessments and plan appropriate professional interventions
· Undertake and critically evaluate professional interventions
· Demonstrate required professional values and ethical standards
· Demonstrate proficiency in professional record keeping and report writing.

Assessment: 14 week block Professional Placement.

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment; Attendance at lectures and tutorials, which will be monitored by practice teachers and university tutors.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: A Pass/Fail Judgement.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (students may, at the discretion of the Exam Board, repeat Placement once only over a minimum of 10wks). Students failing repeat placement must withdraw from BSW deegree programme.

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures; Other (24hrs practice supervision).

Module Co-ordinator: Ms Lydia Sapouna, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Ms Lydia Sapouna, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To link professional practice (placement one) and university based modules.

Module Content: This module prepares students for placement one and provides a series of seminars and tutorials before, during and after the placement. These seminars and tutorials will focus on both professional and theoretical issues

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Appraise their professional development while on placement and identify their future learning needs.
· Critically evaluate social work and the social worker's role in various practice contexts.
· Examine and evaluate the influence of students' own values on their practice.
· Demonstrate knowledge and application of at least one theoretical approach to social work.
· Recognise the impact of social policy and legal frameworks on social work practice.
· Critically analyse how social justice is promoted or discouraged in a professional setting.

Assessment: Professional portfolio.

Compulsory Elements: Continuous assessment, professional portfolio. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attendance in order to pass this module.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: A Pass/Fail judgement.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24hr(s) Lectures; 5hr(s) Other (Tutorials/Seminars).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mary Wilson, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Ms Lydia Sapouna, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To explore biography and related concepts in terms of their contribution to knowledge and understanding in social science and to apply this self-understanding to learning and practice.

Module Content: This module is divided into two parts. The first part consists of lectures based on various elements of the use of (auto)biography in social science. The second half will be seminar based and will consist of student presentations.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Discover that writing is a process that facilitates the understanding self in a social context
· Contribute to self and social knowledge
· Explore and evaluate individual experiences
· Critically analyse how values, experiences and personality form and shape lives
· Discover and share how these influences contribute to shaping personal and professional identities
· Engage in creative presentation of self/subject, to actualise and experience the value of diversity
· Experience the challenges of self-disclosure
· Debate, relate and integrate issues of identity, relationships, disclosure and risk to social work practice.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3,000 word (auto).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attandance in order to pass this module.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No supplemental examination unless condition(s) are met (Students who have not fulfilled the attendance requirements for the module cannot avail of the supplemental examination arrangement), Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the School).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Kenneth Burns, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Dr Kenneth Burns, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To explore the major issues facing social workers working in the field of family and child care.

Module Content: The module will help students: 1) explore how social problems in child care have been identified and defined and 2) develop good practice in the areas of child care and child protection.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Evaluate the impact of historical development on contemporary child care and protection debates in Europe;
· Examine child abuse theory and research to interpret factors implicated in child abuse;
· Critique and apply assessment frameworks to child protection and welfare practice;
· Appreciate and make explicit professional social work values, ethics and principles that guide assessment, decision-making and interventions in working with children and families;
· Identify and examine alterative care options in the Irish context;
· Evaluate current research and best practice in the area of alternative care;
· Explore issues of child participation, children's rights and legal representations;
· Reflect on their own value base and explore how this impacts on their work.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks ((1) Group Assignment (7,000 word) and (2) Individual Reflective Piece Assignment (1,000 word).).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attandance in order to pass this module.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40% Both Assigments Must be Passed Independantly.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No supplemental examination unless condition(s) are met (Students who have not fulfilled the attendance requirements for the module cannot avail of the supplemental examination arrangement), Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the School).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 12 x 1hr(s) Seminars.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Carmel Halton, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Dr Carmel Halton, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To introduce students to current practice in the Probation and Welfare Services in Ireland.

Module Content: This module will introduce students to current practice in the probation and welfare services. In particular, the module provides a critical examination of: the criminal justice system (including recent policy developments); custody; work with young offenders and alternatives to custody; and community service.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify the themes issues and debates in the area of deviance, welfare and justice.
· Explain the variety of influences on the development of criminal justice policy and practice with particular reference to Ireland.
· Critically appraise students of current research in the area of deviance and offending.
· Use creative means to engage students in critical reflection on practice issues arising for social work professionals working in the field of Probation.
· Identify environmental, social, economic, political and psychological factors associated with crime and deviance.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 2,500 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attandance in order to pass this module.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No supplemental examination unless condition(s) are met (Students who have not fulfilled the attendance requirements for the module cannot avail of the supplemental examination arrangement), Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the School).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 48 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mary Wilson, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Dr Feilim O'Hadhmaill, Department of Applied Social Studies; Mr Pat Leahy, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To introduce students to a variety of social work methods including group work and community development.

Module Content: Students will critically examine a range of social work theories and methods. This module is divided into two parts: group work and community development.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe different theories of community, community development and groupwork intervention and critically assess their relevance to social work practice.
· Explore the value bases of social groupwork and community development and critically assess how values influence all aspects of intervention.
· Critically assess social groupwork and/or community development perspectives on human rights, empowerment, participation, capacity-building and needs analysis.
· Critically review the concepts of leadership and roles in groupwork and analyse how they relate to the practice context.
· Develop skills in group dynamics using awareness of group development.
· Assess and evaluate the use of groupwork by means of the groupwork practice analysis.
· Critically assess the relationship between the state, the 'community and voluntary sector' and social work in the development of social policy provision.
· Analyse the dynamics of group/community conflict and change and assess different ways of dealing with conflict in groups and in the community.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (2 x 2,500 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attandance in order to pass this module.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40% Students must pass each essay independently.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No supplemental examination unless condition(s) are met (Students who have not fulfilled the attendance requirements for the module cannot avail of the supplemental examination arrangement), Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the School).

Credit Weighting: 20

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 1, Max 10.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Seminars; 72 x 1hr(s) Directed Study.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mary Wilson, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To provide opportunities for students to develop a field study in a third sector organisation chosen in consultation with the fieldwork coordinator in the Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Content: The development of advanced research skills to demonstrate competence in social research. The focus will be on the student's ability to investigate and analyse the workings of voluntary sector provision in the social sphere leading to the production of a comprehensive field study report of a third sector organisation .
This module will provide the knowledge and skills to develop and undertake such a research project. The focus of the research will be on encouraging the development of each individual student's research, analytical and report writing practices and to promote the growth of high quality social services.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate the ability to design and undertake a research project.
· Analyse the complex policy and practice environment of third sector organisations.
· Critically evaluate the role of the third sector organisation in the provision of social services.

Assessment: Total Marks 400: Continuous Assessment 400 marks (2000 word Research Proposal (100 marks) + 10,000 word Field Study Report (300 marks)).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40% All elements of CA must be passed independently of one another.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 1, Max 10.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 6 x 2hr(s) Seminars; 36 x 1hr(s) Directed Study.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mary Wilson, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To provide opportunities for students to develop a field study in a third sector organisation, chosen in consultation with the fieldwork coordinator in the Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Content: The development of advanced evaluation skills to demonstrate competence in social research. The focus will be on the student's ability to evaluate and analyse the work of a voluntary sector organisation in the social sphere.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Demonstrate competence in evaluation methods.
· Analyse organisational theory and practices.
· Critical evaluate the role of a third sector organisation in the provision of social services.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (8,000 word maximum Report).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 20

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Other (14 week block Professional Placement).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mary Wilson, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Mr Pat Leahy, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To provide students with learning opportunities to meet professional competence requirements and to demonstrate critical integration of theory and practice.

Module Content: Students are provided with learning opportunities and assessed towards National Social Work Qualification competence. By the end of the placement, students are required to have demonstrated National Social Work Qualification competence.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Engage and communicate effectively with service users, fellow professionals and other stakeholders
· Make assessments and plan appropriate interventions
· Use appropriate and effective models of intervention
· Critically evaluate models of professional intervention
· Demonstrate required professional values and ethical standards
· Show proficiency in report writing and record keeping.

Assessment: 14 week block professional placement.

Compulsory Elements: Continuous assessment, professional placement. Attendance on placement and at tutorials, which will be monitored by practice teachers and university tutors.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: A Pass/Fail judgement.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (At the discretion of the Summer Exam Board, students may be offered a repeat Placement over a minimum of 10 wks. Placement may be repeated once only. Students failing retaken Placement must withdraw).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 1hr(s) Seminars; 12 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mary Wilson, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Dr Mary Wilson, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To link professional practice (placement two) and university based modules.

Module Content: This module prepares students for placement two and provides a series of seminars and tutorials before, during and after the placement. These seminars and tutorials will focus on both professional and theoretical issues.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Appraise their professional development while on placement and identify their future learning needs.
· Critically evaluate social work and the social worker's role in various practice contexts.
· Examine and evaluate the influence of students' own values on their practice.
· Demonstrate knowledge and application of at least one theoretical approach to social work.
· Recognise the impact of social policy and legal frameworks on social work practice.
· Critically analyse how social justice is promoted or discouraged in a professional setting.

Assessment: Professional portfolio.

Compulsory Elements: Continuous assessment, professional portfolio. To meet professional requirements, attendance at lectures and tutorials will be monitored by a class register.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: A Pass/Fail judgement.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 1, Max 8.

Pre-requisite(s): Students must meet BASS entry requirements

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Directed Study (Supervisor to be appointed by the School of Applied Social Studies); 12 x 1hr(s) Workshops.

Module Co-ordinator: Mr Pat Leahy, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To provide students with the opportunity to develop a detailed research plan

Module Content: The module will provide advanced knowledge and skills in the design, development and planning of social research. The focus will be on the student's ability to plan research in a specific social area under the supervision of the School of Applied Social Studies

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify specific research methodologies appropriate to specific social contexts.
· Design a quantitative research questionaire
· Design a qualitative research interview schedule
· Submit a detailed research plan using a specific methodology to research a specific social context.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (1,500 word essays; (1) Quantitaive Questionaire, (2) Qualitative Schedule, (3) Research Plan).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (If a student fails, or does not submit Continuous Assessment, they must submit revised Continuous Assessment as prescribed by the School of Applied Social Studies).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Prof Alastair Christie, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Prof Alastair Christie, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To critically examine anti-racism and anti-discriminatory practice in social work.

Module Content: In this module, discourses of 'race' will be examined in the context of social work/welfare. Topics covered include: the role of social policy and social professionals in promoting social cohesion; anti-racism, social rights and citizenship; migration and migration policies in Europe; and liberation movements, Black self-awareness and empowerment.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· To define the role of social work in promoting anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice;
· To describe a range of approaches to anti-discriminatory practice;
· To understand the social policy context and legal frameworks for anti-discriminatory practice;
· To critically examine different theoretical approaches to promoting social justice.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (2,500 word Essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attendance in order to pass this module.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mary Wilson, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Dr Mary Wilson, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To enable students to identify, debate and share dilemmas arising from their contemporary experience in professional practice. To enhance knowledge of the issues and possibilities that promote good practice in social work. To demonstrate evidence of the integration of theoretical material with their placement experience.

Module Content: The module will introduce key issues in social work and policy. Students will work in small groups to research an area of professional practice or policy. Students will be offered the opportunity to choose and review themes related to their professional development as practitioners. Students will be encouraged to draw on their own experiences from practice and other course units to facilitate and demonstrate the process of integrating theory and practice.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Facilitate discussion of the key contemporary social work issues students encountered while on placement which promoted learning opportunities (both professional and personal).
· Critically analyse the range of personal and situational factors associated with a variety of social work encounters while on placement.
· Identify and explore the different models of practice, social work skills and research carried out and implemented during placement.
· Reflect on the development of the professional self while identifying the role the personal self plays in all areas in the delivery of social work practice.
· Critically explore and review present social work practice and policy in an effort, to draw on the strengths of students, in identifying creative means of engaging with and working with involuntary clients.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (2,500 word Essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attendance in order to pass this module.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No supplemental examination unless condition(s) are met (Students who have not fulfilled the attendance requirements for the module cannot avail of the supplemental examination arrangement), Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit alternative Continuous Assessment, as prescribed by the School).

Credit Weighting: 15

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 15.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 40 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 5 x 1hr(s) Tutorials.

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mary Wilson, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Mr Pat Leahy, Department of Applied Social Studies; Dr Mary Wilson, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To provide opportunities for students to develop an action research project.

Module Content: This module will provide basic knowledge and skills to develop and undertake an action research project. The focus of the action research will be on encouraging the development of each individual student's professional practices and to promote the growth of high quality social services.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Students should be able to distinguish between qualitative and quantitative methods and engage in a critical debate about their use and potentialities.
· Students should be knowledgeable of several main research methods, namely: questionnaires, interviewing and focus groups.
· Students should be capable of carrying out primary research to undergraduate standard.
· Students should be able to outline and discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of the research methods outlined in the course.

Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks (1 x max. 10,000 word Research Report, 1 x 2,500 word Research Proposal).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% attendance in order to pass this module.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No supplemental examination unless condition(s) are met (Students who have not fulfilled the attendance requirements for the module cannot avail of the supplemental examination arrangement), Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (If a student fails or does not submit Continuous Assessment, he/she must submit revised assessment as prescribed by the School).

Credit Weighting: 20

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Min 1, Max 8.

Pre-requisite(s): Students must meet BASS entry requirements

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 1hr(s) Workshops (Supervisor to be appointed by the School of Applied Social Studies); 24 x 1hr(s) Fieldwork; 24 x 1hr(s) Directed Study.

Module Co-ordinator: Mr Pat Leahy, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To provide students with the opportunity to conduct a triangulated social research study within a defined social context

Module Content: This module will provide the skills and knowledge required to complete social research using eclectic methodologies appropriate to the social context under investigation

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Administer quantitative research questionaires
· Conduct qualitative research interviews
· Access and review relevant literature appropriate to the research area
· Devise research methodolgies appropriate to the research topic
· Outline and discuss the ethical dimensions of the research area
· Evaluate the effectiveness of their own research strategy
· Present research findings in an appropriate format.

Assessment: Total Marks 400: Continuous Assessment 400 marks (1 x 10,000 word Dissertation).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (If a student fails or does not submit continuous assessment they must resubmit revised continuous assessment as prescribed by the School of Applied Social Studies).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2 and Teaching/Research Period 3.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Other (Seminars/Lectures); 12 x 2hr(s) Other (Seminars/Lectures); 5 x 2hr(s) Other (Seminars/Lectures).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Deborah Lynch, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Prof Alastair Christie, Department of Applied Social Studies; Dr Catherine Forde, Department of Applied Social Studies; Ms Hilary Jenkinson, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To introduce students to social work theory.

Module Content: The module is composed of four distinct elements: a) social work theory and methods, b) theories of counselling, c) group work, d) community work.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· a) Social work theory and methods and b) Theories of counselling
-Reflect on the nature of social work theory and examine the major theoretical perspectives which have influenced social work practice.
- Examine the humanistic values and ethical codes of social work in context.
· c) GroupWork
- Explain and illustrate theories of groupwork;
- Identify different models of groupwork intervention and critically assess their relevance to practice;
- Explore the value bases of social groupwork and appreciate how values influence all aspects of intervention;
- Describe and defend the social groupwork perspectives of empowerment and participation;
- Critically review the concepts of leadership and roles in groupwork and analyse how they apply to the practice context;
- Develop skills in group dynamics using awareness of group development;
- Assess and evaluate groupwork in the practice context by means of the groupwork practice analysis.

· d) Community Work
- Critically engage with the concepts of `community and `community work;
- Reflect on the principles and values that underpin community work;
- Identify models of community work and consider how they can be applied in practice;
- Use Ife's framework to explore the competing discourses of service delivery and locate social work within the community discourse;
- Begin to apply community work approaches to their own practice on placement.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Groupwork Essay, 2,000 - 3,000 words).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. 80% Attendance at Seminars.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (submit alternative assessments, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Other (12 x 2hr Seminars/ Lectures).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Deborah Lynch, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: This module explores human development and self-awareness.

Module Content: There are two parts to the module: a) human growth and development; b) reflective counselling skills in social work practice.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· a) human growth and development
Adopt a critical perspective towards the concept of development and explore how social constructionist
· Integrate the developmental literature into their understanding of their own personal and professional journey;
· Be open to exploring the shadow aspects of their professional identity
· Actively engage with self-care and see the maintenance of their own well-being as a professional responsibility.
· b) reflective counselling skills
Participate in setting up, building and maintaining relationships within a small group;
· Understand the importance of developing a climate of trust, support and challenge for new learning in a group;
· Explore some of the main concepts and methodologies of Person-Centred counselling and their application, relevance and influence on the participants in their professional and personal lives;
· Practice some of the basic skills of counselling, such as active and reflective listening;
· Develop some self awareness by exploring their own personal process in a safe and confidential setting.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 2,000 - 3,000 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. 80% attendance at seminars.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Submit alternative assessments as prescribed by the department).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1 and Teaching/Research Period 3.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 7 x 1hr(s) Tutorials (Group and Individual); 12 x 2hr(s) Practicals (Skills Laboratories); 10 x 2hr(s) Seminars; 6 x 1.5hr(s) Other (Integration Seminars).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Simone McCaughren, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Ms Mary Hurley, Department of Applied Social Studies; Ms Rachel Rice, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To develop students' practice skills.

Module Content: The module consists of four components: skills laboratory; integration seminar; group and individual tutorials; practice seminars.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Utilise core communication and interviewing skills.
· Indentify their strengths and their learning needs and how these will be further addresssed within the placement setting.
· Evaluate their practice skills and values on an on-going basis.
· Bring an awareness of appropriate progessional boundaries to the placement setting.
· Review how skills, values and knowledge guide practice interventions.
· Undertake relevant planning and preparation for certain social work interventions.
· Write letters and social work records to a professional standard.
· Engage in supervision for the purpose of their learning and development during their professional training.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (1 x Portfolio 8,000 - 10,000 words).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. 80% attendance at Lectures.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Submit alternative assessments as prescribed by the department.).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 5, Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Other (Practice Teaching).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Carmel Halton, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To provide students with fieldwork experience.

Module Content: There will be a 14 week block placement

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· demonstrate a satisfactory standard in all of the following key competencies to pass the first fieldwork placement:
a) Communication and Engagement
b) Record keeping and Report writing
c) Assessment and Planning
d) Development of Professional Self, including awareness of Values and Ethics.
e) Intervention and Evaluation.

Assessment: Compulsory Assessment (Placement Report).

Compulsory Elements: Compulsory Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: A Pass/Fail judgement.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, repeat the Placement once only.).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Other (12 x 2hr Seminars/Lectures).

Module Co-ordinator: Prof F.W. Powell, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: This module provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge on issues related to oppression and social exclusion, and using social justice as a basis, to engage in discussion about anti-discriminatory practice.

Module Content: Students will have the opportunity to critically appraise policy and its implications for social service provision, practice and disadvantaged groups. Students will be presented with a range of analytical lenses that can be used to critically analyse social structures, systems and practice. Through completion of a placement-based assignment, students will begin to critically reflect on the frameworks outlined in this module in relation to their practice experience.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Critically appraise policy and its implications for practice
· Critically engage with the conceptual frameworks outlined in this module and begin to apply these frameworks to practice experiences
· Critically reflect on issues relating to social justice and anti-discriminatory practice in social work and begin to use this as a basis for evaluating practice.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks ( 2,500-3,000 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. 80% Attendance at lectures.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit new assignments, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching/Research Period 3.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Other (Workshops).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Eleanor Bantry White, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Dr Kenneth Burns, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To introduce students to the applications of social research methods to social work practice.

Module Content: The module examines the planning, implementation, interpretation, evaluation and dissemination of research on social work practice.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Distinguish the main methodological traditions and the associated social research methods and engage in critical debate about their use in social work research
· Plan a research project relating to social work practice and define the form and function of each stage of that process within a written research proposal.
· Employ the techniques associated with several main research methods in particular, surveys, interviews and focus groups.
· Analyse and interpret primary data and present findings in oral and written form.
· Develop the skills to search and critically appraise the research literature.
· Evaluate the potential of participatory action research as a means of increasing public engagement in research and of meeting the research needs of civil society organisations.

Assessment: Marked on attendance only.

Compulsory Elements: Attendance and Participation. 80% attendance is compulsory.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: Pass judgement.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 18 x 2hr(s) Other (Seminars/Lectures).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Deborah Lynch, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To provide students with an opportunity to develop expertise in particular areas of practice.

Module Content: The module includes the following three areas: a) mental health; b) health care; c) substance misuse

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· a) In relation to Mental Health:
- Identify and critically evaluate current discourses in the field of mental health, as well as the key conceptual and policy developments shaping service provision;
- Develop a knowledge base of mental distress and recognise its impact on service users, families and communities;
- Identify the role of social work in mental health by considering hospital, community and generic settings of practice;
- Recognise the contribution of contextual and environmental factors in the experience of mental distress;
- Recognise and apply the principles of (a) recovery- oriented practice; (b) service user involvement and advocacy and (c) social justice;
- Demonstrate an appreciation of values and ethical issues in mental health;
- Evaluate the contribution of social work in developing a holistic, recovery-oriented practice.
· b) In relation to Health Care:
- Demonstrate knowledge of key social work roles and practice interventions in hospital and primary care settings.
- Apply knowledge of traditional and postmodern theories of bereavement, grief and loss in working with service users.
- Utilise key conceptual themes for working effectively and ethically in health care.
- Employ certain core models, processes and skills in working with service users and other disciplines in hospital and primary care contexts.
- Reflect on the personal and professional implications of working with service users experiencing loss in their lives.
- Critically evaluate contemporary issues and approaches impacting on social work in the changing health care and human services context
· c) In relation to substance misuse:
- Recognise the social and cultural factors in substance use;
- Critique the social policy response to substance issues;
- Critically analyse the core practice responses to problematic substance use.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 2,000-3,000 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. 80% Attendance at Lectures.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit new assignments as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Other (12 x 2hr Seminars/Lectures).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Deborah Lynch, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To introduce students to social work in a child welfare and protection context.

Module Content: Child abuse theory, legal and policy context; social work assessment and prevention in child welfare and protection practice.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Evaluate the impact of historical developments on contemporary child care and protection debates in Ireland, UK and Europe;
· Examine child abuse theory and research to interpret factors implicated in child abuse;
· Interpret and apply knowledge gained from the child abuse inquiries, government policy, international conventions and legislation to child and family welfare assessments and interventions;
· Critique and apply assessment frameworks to child protection and welfare practice;
· Explore and make explicit their own value base and appreciate how this impacts on their practice with children and families;
· Appreciate and articulate professional social work values, ethics and principles that guide assessment, decision-making and interventions in working with children and families;
· Display the capacity to value and participate in projects that require teamwork and self-directed learning.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (Group Assignment, 70 marks; Individual reflective piece, 30 marks. Students must pass the Group Assignment and the Reflective piece independently.).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. 80% attendance at lectures.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40% In addition students must achieve at least 40% in both elements of Continuous Assessment.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Submit alternattive assessments as prescribed by the department.).

Credit Weighting: 15

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 15, Max 20.

Pre-requisite(s): None.

Co-requisite(s): None.

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Seminars (Plus self-directed learning).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Carmel Halton, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Dr Carmel Halton, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To introduce students to the issues that arise in the context of interventions in the lives of offenders.

Module Content: This module will provide a critical examination of the manner in which the criminal justice system intervenes in the lives of offenders. This will include recent policy developments, probation, custody; work with young offenders and alternatives to custody; and community service.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify the themes issues and debates in the area of deviance, welfare and justice.
· Explain the variety of influences on the development of criminal justice policy and practice responses to crime with particular reference to Ireland.
· Critically assess research in the area of deviance and offending.
· Engage in critical reflection on practice issues arising for social work professionals working in the field of Probation.

Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks (A seminar paper of 5,000-6,000 words).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Submit an alternative essay as prescribed by the department).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Other (6 x 2hr Seminars/Lectures); Other (12 x 1hr Seminars / Student Presentations).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Deborah Lynch, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Dr Simone McCaughren, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To promote students' own construction of theory and practice.

Module Content: The module will build on Social Work Theory 1 and develop the students understanding of social work theory.
Different appoaches to working with families are examined, with a focus on 'specialist' and systemic approaches to family work.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Recognise the applicability of the motivational interviewing approach within social work.
· Examine the cognitive-behavioral approach to working with people.
· Examine crisis theory as it applies in social work practice.
· Engage to different approaches to working with families such as strategic and systemic family therapy and attachment perspectives.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 2,000-3,000 essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment; 80% attendance at Seminars.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (submit altenrative assessments, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 5

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 12 x 2hr(s) Other (Lectures/Seminars).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Deborah Lynch, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To provide students with an opportunity to develop expertise in particular areas of practice.

Module Content: Students must choose two of the following four areas of social work practice: a) probation and offenders; b) social work with young people; c) social work with older people; d) disability; e) comtemporary debates and critical practice: Adoption and fostering.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· a) Probation and Working with Offenders
- Demonstrate knowledge of the important themes, issues and debates on the area of deviance, welfare and criminal justice.
- Identify environmental, social, economic, political and psychological factors associated with crime and deviance.

· b) Social Work with Young People
- Identify the key theoretical ideas that inform contemporary youth work policy and practice in Ireland.
- Competently Critique and evaluate youth work policy and practice in contemporary Ireland.
· c) Social Work with Older People
- Identify the issues relating to work with older people and the needs of older adults in a post-modern society.
- Recognise the existence and processes of ageism
- Identify stategies for community focused work with older people, taking a perspective based on empowerment, networking and social support.
- Explore the special needs of older adults with social, family or mental health concerns, and consider how these can pe optimally addressed.
- Critically examine policy issues concerning older adults in Irish society.
· d) Disability
- Examine different theories/models of disability, and critically consider their implications for the social work role.
-Gain insight into the experience of disability and the ways it impacts in people's lives.
-Explore micro level practice issues in working with disabled people.

· e) Adoption and Fostering
- Explore the Irish context, current trends, legal developments, discourses and debates in adoption and fostering.
- Critically examine adoption through the children's rights lens and explore key theoretical ideas that inform adoption and fostering social work.

Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 2,000-3,000 word essay).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. 80% attendance at lectures.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Submit alternative assessments, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.

No. of Students: Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: 6 x 2hr(s) Seminars; Other (6 x 2hr Seminars/Lectures); 6 x 2hr(s) Workshops; 2 x 5hr(s) Workshops.

Module Co-ordinator: Ms Caroline May Shore, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To build on skills learned in practice.

Module Content: The module consists of a number of different elements:
- counselling skills;
- practice for professional development; (cultural competence/ social work and interculturalism, report-writing skills, professional presentation skills and courtroom skills)

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· In relation to counselling skills:
- build and maintain relationships within a small group
- recognise the importance of creating a climate of trust and support so as to create a positive working environment
- explore key concepts from different schools of counselling and psychotherapy.
· In relation to practice for professinal development; cultural competence;
- critically reflect on the meaning and importance of cultural competency for social work.
- frame knowledge of practice within legislation and policy.
- recognise complex and diverse needs of refugees and asylum seekers.

· In relation to practice for professional development; report writing;
- write reports to a professional standard.
- recognise the importance of theoretical concepts for professional decision making.
- examine how the use of self impacts on professional intervention.
· Practice for professional development; professional presentation skills:
- demonstrate knowledge of skills to present professionally at interview.

· In relation to courtroom skills:
- demonstrate knowledge of the key sections of the 1991 Child Care Act.
- Integrate their prior learning from the Family and Child Welfare, and Law and Rights.
- recognise skills to present competently and confidently as a professional social worker in court.

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (Portfolio 8,000 -10,000 words).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. 80% Attendance at Seminars/Workshops.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (students must submit alternative assessments, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 10

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.

No. of Students: Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Other (Practice Teaching).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Carmel Halton, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To develop knowledge of fieldwork practice.

Module Content: This module is composed of a 14 week placement.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· demonstrate a satisfactory standard in all the following key competencies to pass the 2nd fieldwork placement:
· Communication and Engagement
· Record keeping and Report writing
· Assessment and Planning
· Development of Professional Self, including awareness of Values and Ethics
· Intervention and Evaluation.

Assessment: Placement Report.

Compulsory Elements: Block Placement; Compulsory attendance.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: A Pass/Fail Judgement - no mark will be returned.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students may at the discretion of the Board of Examiners repeat a placement once only).

Credit Weighting: 20

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.

No. of Students: Min 5, Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Other (Supervision).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Eleanor Bantry White, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To enable students to apply research skills to investigate an aspect of practice in depth.

Module Content: The module requires each student to complete a 5,000 word project. A further requirement of the programme is that each student is required participate in a student research conference, whereby (s)he makes a public presentation of the research process and findings. Students may choose to submit and edited portion of their research for publication in the Department Research Journal. In this way, students are encouraged to engage in dissemination of research and to become research-minded practitioners.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Present aspects of their research projects to both small and large groups, culminating in a Student Research Conference.
· Consider theoretical and methodological issues as they have arisen in the context of their own and others' research.
· Experience peer support for their research project, supplementary to individual tutorial support.
· Complete a 5,000 word thesis.

Assessment: Total Marks 400: Continuous Assessment 400 marks (Project - 5,000 words).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment and Presenation at Conference.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Students must submit revised Project, as prescribed by the Department).

Credit Weighting: 20

Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2 and Teaching/Research Period 3.

No. of Students: Min 6, Max 60.

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Teaching Methods: Other (Supervision).

Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mary A Murphy, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Applied Social Studies.

Module Objective: To enable students to apply research skills to investigate an aspect of practice in depth.

Module Content: The module requires each student to complete a 10,000 word minor thesis. A further requirement of the of the programme is that each student is required to participate in a research conference, whereby (s)he makes a public presentation of the research process and findings. Students may choose to submit an edited portion of their research for publication in the Departmental Research Journal. In this way, students are encouraged to engage in dissemination of research and to become research-minded practitioners

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Present aspects of their research projects to both small and large groups, culminating in a Student Research Conference.
· Consider theoretical and methodological issues as they have arisen in the context of their own and others' research
· Experience peer support for their research project, supplementary to individual tutorial support.
· Complete a 10,000 word thesis.

Assessment: Total Marks 400: Continuous Assessment 400 marks (Thesis, 10,000 words).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.

Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.

End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.

Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Submit revised thesis, as prescribed by the Department).

Book of Modules 2012/2013

Social Work