Master of Science in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies
This Master’s programme focuses on studying and developing high-quality social work practices, i.e. practices with which we can promote social change and development, social cohesion, empowerment and emancipation of people.
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Off to a good start
After graduation
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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1
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sem 1
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nl
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Lieve Bradt
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6
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Laura Van Beveren
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5
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1
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sem 1
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nl
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Griet Roets
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5
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1
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sem 2
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nl
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Geert Devos
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5
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1
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sem 1
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nl
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Joris De Corte
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6
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Rossella Marino
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4
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Subscribe to 1 module from the following list.
Subject to approval by the faculty.
Subscribe to 5 credit units from the following list.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Kris Rutten
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5
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UKV
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1
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sem 2
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en
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Robin Vandevoordt
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5
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1
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sem 1
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nl
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Sara Rowaert
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5
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Subscribe to no less than 5 credit units from disciplines close to Social Work from the study programmes of Ghent University or those of another university of the Flemisch Community. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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1
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year
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nl
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24
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Competence field 1: Competency in one or more disciplines (knowledge)
- Critically reflect on theoretical concepts regarding social work and social pedagogy.
- Apply advanced knowledge in the field of social work, social pedagogy an social policy theories in order to analyze complex social work practices.
- Critically and independently apply related (sub) disciplines in the analysis of problem definitions in social work and social pedagogy from an inter-and transdisciplinary perspective.
- Have insight the history and the nature of social work as a science, as a profession and as a practice, and apply this historical perspective independently in current discussions on and analysis of complex social and educational problems.
- Reflect critically on paradigms that underlie problem definitions in social work and social pedagogy, identify its limits and creative use of this reflection.
- Critical insight into the international scientific literature and in the international research in the social work and social pedagogy, and use these insights in an original way.
- Critically analyze contemporary problem definitions in social work and social pedagogy and corresponding developments in social work by using different theoretical frameworks, and translation into a research design.
- Critically select models for research in social work and social pedagogy, adapt these for specific use and develop new models, methods and techniques.
- Use creativity and social imagination to discover relations and new points of view, and use these points of view in the creation of new applications.
- Nuanced interpretation of results of own research or design and a correct registration in a scientifically correct report.
- Handle changes in research or design processes and adjust the process accordingly.
- Demonstrate a critical, deontological and ethical professional attitude that bears witness to scientific integrity and independence in both research and practice of social work.
- Independently and systematically reflect on one’s own thinking, learning and acting in social work and social pedagogy and translate this reflection into adequate solutions.
- Independently and critically analyze new and complex problem definitions in social work and social pedagogy
- Demonstrate an active attitude towards permanent knowledge development, problem-solving, lifelong learning and strive to develop one’s own learning process in an independent manner.
- Adopt a point of view on a complex social work or social pedagogy problem and critically weigh various points of view.
- Systematically approach problem definitions in social work and social pedagogy from multiple perspectives (multiperspectivism).
- Communicate in writing on the discipline social work and social pedagogy, one’s own research and solutions to problems to specialists, non-specialists and other parties involved.
- Communicate orally on the discipline social work and social pedagogy, one’s own research and solutions to problems to specialists, non-specialists and other parties involved.
- Collaborate in a complex multidisciplinary (academic) setting.
- Hold open the social debate and construct a reasoned analysis of how social work practices strive to social changes that contribute to social justice and a sense of human dignity.
- Integrate social, historical, (inter)cultural, economic, politic, global and international aspects in scientific work and thus showing how contemporary problem definitions in social work and social pedagogy are constructed (historical and cultural).
- Integrate ethical and normative aspects in scientific work.
- Have a vision on the government-individual-social work relationship and on the relationship between public and private in local and global contexts.
- Integrate sustainable development, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity into the scientific work.
- Function independently as social worker in a variety of multidisciplinary specialized professional settings.
- Being aware of, understand and integrate the narratives in social work.
- Develop, implement and evaluate social work practices with respect for the environment of the stakeholders.
- Oversee social work processes with the necessary creativity, humor and empathy.