Social Case Work

Paper Code: 
24 MSW 222
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to gain knowledge, skills, and values necessary to engage in effective social case work practice. Through a combination of theoretical learning, skill development, and experiential opportunities, students will be prepared to work with individuals, families, and communities to address psychosocial challenges, promote resilience, and enhance well-being.

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Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (CO):

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24 MSW 222

 

Social Case Work(Theory)

CO43: Examine the concepts and principles related to social case work

CO44: Analysis of theories and phases of social case work

CO45: Apply social case work in various settings

CO46: Analyze models of social case work practice

CO47: Examine the role of communication in social case work

CO48:Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Reading assignments,Experential Learning

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation,Individual and group projects
 

 

Unit I: 
Concepts
  • Definitionand Objectives of Social Casework.
  • Concepts of Social Casework-Ego, Stress, Social Role and Adaptation, Transference.
  • Components and Principles of Social Case Work.
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Unit II: 
Phases of Social Case Work & Theory
  • Phases and Characteristics of Social Case Work – Beginning, Ongoing and Ending.
  • Theories of Social Case Work: Psychoanalytical theory, Psycho-social theory, Cognitive theory,Role theory.
12.00
  • Crisis Intervention and Social CaseWork practice in different settings: Education, Nutrition, Health, Marriage, Family welfare, Child guidance, Neighborhood etc.
  • Social Case Work with the Poor and the Disadvantaged.
12.00
Unit IV: 
Models Of Social Case Work

·       Models of Practice: Task Centered Approach, Social Psychological Approach, Vedantic Approach, Integrated Model of Practice, Problem Solving Approach.

Individual and Family Centered Social Work :Counseling, Psychotherapy and Family therapy

12.00
Unit V: 
Communication
  • Communication: Definition, Principles, Means of Communication, Interpreting and Evaluating Messages.
  • Interviewing and Recording: Phases and Process; Home visits, Referral.
  • Case worker –Client relationship

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential readings:

 

·       Davies, R.,1998, Stress in Social Work. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

·       Bailey, Roy & Lee., 1982, Theory and Practice in Social Work, Oxford: Basil Blackwell.

·       Food, Janis., 1993, Radical Casework: A Theory of Practice, Australia: Allen & Unwin.

 

 

References: 

Suggested readings:

 

•       Danial Goleman, 1995, Emotional Intelligence, New York: Bantam Books.

•       Capuzi, David & Cross, Douglas R., 1997, Introduction to the Counselling Profession. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

•       Thomas G., 2016, Social Work, A Value Based Profession, Jaipur: Rawat Publication

 

 

E-resources:

·       http://daga.co.in/pages/msw/PG-MSW-I%20YEAR-MAJOR-(CW)Social%20Work%20Practice%20With%20Individual.pdf

·       https://www.researchgate.net/journal/Journal-of-Social-Casework-8755-4879

Social Work, NASW Press

Journal :

Journal of Social Work, Sage Publications

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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