Postgraduate Course: Evidence Based Practice (Criminal Justice) (SCWR11031)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Social Work |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This module will explore principles of good practice and the link between effective practice based upon social work values and research based principles of effective practice and their link to positive outcomes with clients. This module will critically examine a variety of models and methods used in individual and group work, and their application with a variety of clients. The importance of intervention choices being based on effective assessment, the role of the worker client relationship, multi- agency/professional work and evaluating outcomes will be explored. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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The course will be delivered over 4 taught days and 2 days of online study facilitated by a tutor. Classroom sessions include presentation, discussion & practical exercises. Independent study & application to the workplace setting is also required. |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To develop a critical understanding of the principles of effective practice.
To increase competence in applying a range of models and methods to practice.
To explore the culture of the workplace: the opportunities and limitations to working effectively.
Demonstrate a good understanding of the effective practice debates in criminal justice social work.
Recognise the central role for productive worker- client relationships.
Understand the importance of Assessment in matching methods of interventions to client needs/ abilities/public safety issues.
Demonstrate ability to develop and apply methods of evaluation to practice.
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Assessment Information
| One essay of 4,000 words. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Bill Whyte
Tel: (0131 6)51 1462
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