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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1 year 60 credits

Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences

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1 General Courses 31

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Social pedagogy	1	sem 1	nl	Lieve Bradt	6

Current Issues in Social Work	1	sem 1	en	Laura Van Beveren	5

Social Spatial Social Work	1	sem 1	nl	Griet Roets	5

Management in the Social Profit Sector	1	sem 2	nl	Melissa Tuytens	5

Social Work and Social Policy	1	sem 1	nl	Joris De Corte	6

Study of Social-pedagogical and Social Work Literature	1	sem 1	en	Rossella Marino	4

2 Elective Courses 5

Subscribe to 1 module from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.1

Subscribe to 5 credit units from the following list.

Course	Ref	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Culture Studies		1	sem 1	en	Kris Rutten	5

Migration and Society: an Interdisciplinary Introduction	UKV	1	sem 2	en	Robin Vandevoordt	5

Orthopedagogical Assessment, Action Planning and Methods		1	sem 1	nl	Sara Rowaert	5

2.2 Elective course from disciplines close to Social Work

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.

3 Master's Dissertation 24

Course	Ref	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Master's Dissertation		1	year	nl		24

Learning outcomes

Competence field 1: Discipline-specific knowledge, skills, attitudes

Masters in Social Work and Welfare Studies thoroughly understand theoretical paradigms of Social Work, Social Pedagogy and other relevant disciplines.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies have a thorough and critical understanding of the international, socio-political, policy and organisational contexts in which social work practice is embedded.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can analyse complex social issues and problem definitions in the domains of Social Work and Social Pedagogy in an evidence-based manner and evaluate whether or not these contribute to social justice.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies show historical-social awareness and integrate this awareness when developing the Social Work action domain.

Competence field 2: Profession-specific knowledge skills, attitudes

Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can relate Social Work and Social Pedagogy perspectives to social issues, contexts, and various stakeholders.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies adopt an investigative, self-reflective and ethically responsible attitude when developing, implementing and evaluating social work practices on a local and supralocal (Flemish, national, European, transnational) level.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can implement specific social work guidelines and adopt an approach focused on the living environment to promote social justice and human rights, and to initiate social change if necessary.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can fulfil the roles of policy planner, policy adviser, and co-ordinator in the social work practice
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can approach social work practice with creativity, innovation, humour and empathy.

Competence field 3: Academic-scientific knowledge, skills, attitudes

Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies thoroughly and critically understand academic research (evolutions and results), and can choose theories and models independently and critically to include them in their research
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can choose the appropriate research methods independently, use them appropriately and assess them critically.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can carry out a substantiated research cycle independently, from determining the problem statement to reporting orally and in writing, thus making an innovative contribution to academic research in the discipline.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can independently implement (own) research insights and results in a professional and social context.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies uphold academic integrity and follow procedural and relational ethics when conducting, executing and interpreting research.

Competence field 4: Generic knowledge, skills, attitudes

Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can consider and assess issues arising in professional practice and research systematically from different angles and in a critical-analytical manner.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies attest to a basic attitude of diversity and context awareness in practice (environments) and while conducting research.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies listen actively and adopt an unbiased and open attitude while observing in research and practice (environments).
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can integrate a critical understanding of social developments in (their) research and conduct, and aspire to act as a social change agent with a positive impact (on the micro, meso, or macro level) or to effect changes.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can systematically assess, manage and adjust their conduct; and can take a flexible and solution-oriented attitude to handle complex challenges arising in research and practice (environments).
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can communicate clearly, efficiently and with attention to the (needs of the) target audience - orally, visually and in writing - on complex issues from the discipline, research or practice.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies can co-operate in a multidisciplinary team (or with external partners) in various contexts, can take responsibility and contribute to achieving a common research and (or) discipline-specific goal.
Masters in Social Work and Social Welfare Studies master the skills and knowledge to direct policy and lead groups, teams or organisations in their operational activities.