Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
SOCIAL WORK AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 66704031 3 + 0 3.0 9.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
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Goals A detailed examination of occupational ethics, principles and values in social work and the discussion of ethical dilemmas and solution strategies that can be encountered in professional practice.
Course Content Definitions of the concept of ethics, morality, professional ethics. Historical development of social work ethics, social work code of ethics and its transformation in the world and and in Turkey, different approaches in Ethics and their place in social work practice (Kantian ethics, utilitarian ethics, feminist ethics, radical ethics, critical ethics, etc), ethical dilemmas, ethical violations and ethical problems, ethics in academic and research work.
Learning Outcomes 1) 1) Acquire the philosophical and sociological bases of professional ethics principles.
2) 2) Analyze internationally accepted ethical principles, possible ethical dilemmas and solution strategies.
3) 3) Gain the ability to conduct professional practice in the light of ethical principles.
4) 4) Through the internalization of professional ethics principles, they think, make decisions and act in the light of ethical principles during professional practice.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to the concept of ethics. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week The development of the concept of ethics in social work. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Analysis of ethical principles in social work. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week International documents and regulations on professional ethics principles. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Ethical responsibilities of social workers to applicants. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Ethical responsibilities of social workers to colleagues. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Ethical responsibilities of social workers to the practice environment. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Ethical responsibilities of social workers to their colleagues. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Ethical responsibilities of social workers to the social work profession. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Ethical responsibilities of social workers to the society. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Discussion of ethical dilemmas and development of solution strategies. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Discussion of ethical dilemmas and development of solution strategies. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Discussion of ethical dilemmas and development of solution strategies. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Discussion of ethical dilemmas and development of solution strategies. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Dolgoff, R., Loewenberg, F., & Harrington, D. (2005). Ethical Decisions for Social Work Practice (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Gambrill, E. ve Pruger, R. (1997). Controversial Issues in Social Work: Ethics, Values, and Obligations. Boston: Allyn and Bacon
Kenyon, P. (1999). What would you do? An ethical case workbook for human service professionals. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 10
Homework 1 15
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 15
Final Exam 1 15
1 15
1 15
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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  • Weekly Topics (Content)
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload