Case studies in social work practice 2nd edition

The following table adapted from Foot and Hopkins for IDeA illustrates the differences between a deficits and an assets based approach:.

Step 3: Having considered the above now think about how your social work practice could identify and build on the assets of a community. What difference could a community development approach make? How does an assets based approach link into the principles of community practice discussed in the chapter? Think specifically about assets and the principle of social justice.

Reference: Foot, J. Skip to main content. The deficit approach. Start with deficiencies and needs. In the development discourse, demographic dividend is key concepts that will give emphasize to discuss the population issue.

Gender-based violence GBV , Sexuality and HIV and AIDS, remains among the most pervasive problems along with poverty confronting women across the globe, with adverse consequences for almost all sectoral areas including agriculture and labour. GBV takes many forms — physical, sexual, emotional and psychological, and socio-economic. Harmful traditional practices are also considered a form of GBV.

It is deeply rooted in unequal power relations and individual attitudes that condone violence within the family, the community and the State.

As societies change, patterns of violence alter and new forms emerge. GBV is even more severe and widespread during a humanitarian crises, where state and community social structures are disrupted and agriculture fails to ensure food and livelihood security of populations. Such circumstances may lead individuals to engage in sexual behaviors e. Gender inequality, limited access and control over land, water and other productive resources, lack of access to education and health services, food insecurity, conflict and displacement continue to fuel the vicious cycle of both GBV and HIV.

In this context, the course will provide in depth knowledge relating to above factors. This course is designed to study of gender and development in both an academic social science context and in the context of policy making and implementation.

References : Batliwala, S. Empowerment of women in South Asia. AWID Publication, Nazmunnessa Mahtab, Women, gender and development contemporary issues. Irene Tinker, Ed. The focus is on bridging theoretical discourses with practical implication of disaster management and planning. At the end of the course, the students are expected to develop a broad based understanding of the key contexts, issues and challenges surrounding environment and development both globally and nationally.

This course will assist students to understand the role of microfinance program in policy development and implication, cliental service, rural financing and its challenges, gender relation and empowerment, project evaluation, global poverty situation and MDGs , concept of social business, theories related to rural financing.

On the other hand, Micro-insurance is pathway of development activities. The course will help to understand linkages between the microfinance and micro-insurance in the changing scenario of global development partnership.

The relationship among media, technology and information management is very complex and dynamic. This course will introduce students to a range of ideas that will provide various perspectives on the relationship among three.

It is admitted that technology is not merely a set of material artifacts with a straight forward impact on our world. This course will examine how the concept of technology has reshaped human understanding, nature, identity and so forth.

Students will acquire abilities to think critically using the concepts and approaches of media, technology and information management. This course will give them insights to rethink about the effects of technology and its relationship with media and development in the society. This course will be intended to provide student with an understanding of role of communication in social change, particularly in the context of its potential to facilitate changes in knowledge and behaviors among stakeholders in development programs.

Students examine the theory behind the tools employed in communication programs and identify patterns in application. As corporations invest greater resources in social responsibility, environmental sustainability and strategic philanthropy, managers are challenged to demonstrate the effects of CSR on the bottom line. Students will learn frameworks, methodologies and tools and use these to develop CSR strategies for real-world corporations.

The course focuses on the history of corporate social responsibility, its rationale, current trends both internationally and locally, actual practices and implementation issues. It also emphasizes on its location within the discourse of business ethics and corporate governance. A three-phase seminar on the necessary knowledge and skills to enable students to develop their own social enterprise, broadly defined as a social development initiative. In the first phase, inputs are given on social entrepreneurship and project management; in the second phase students come up with a social enterprise proposal.

The third phase involves the actual implementation of the social development initiatives. This course expects students to select and investigate one aspect of social service management practice in their employing organizations. The aim of the course is to engage students in critically examining the nature and characteristics of the selected aspect of social service management practice and propose innovative ideas and approaches for policy change and organizational improvement.

In the process of conducting this project, students will, under the supervision of the course instructor, have the opportunity to learn research methods and further advance their understanding and integration of knowledge in social service management.

Your web browser's JavaScript is disable. For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Alumni Visitors Future Students Convocation. Institutes Institute of Continuing Education. The Program: The Masters in Development Studies is designed to provide an understanding of critical perspectives on development issues for fulfilling the need for quality human resources.

Aims: This program aims: i to develop professionals and their capacity to deal with critical analysis of the issues within policy, planning and financing of development programs, and ii to formulate and design appropriate policies and strategies responsive to the welfare and needs of the people at large within a framework of social economic, environmental and political factors that shape the development opportunities and policies of a nation.

Objectives: By the end of this course, students should able be to: i demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a diverse range of international and national level management, policies including current and emerging trends; ii demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of development planning and financing issues under the complex global context; iii demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills in other areas selected from a range of options on the program relevant to the study of development strategy; iv apply their knowledge and skills using various approaches to formulate, implement and evaluate development policies, plans and programs; v show competence both written and verbal, in communicating empirical evidence and consolidating and critically appraising debates relevant to development issues.

Admission Requirements Applicants for this program are required to hold a three to four year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited academic institution within or outside the country. Selection of Applicants Written and oral tests are both conducted for selecting candidates.

Local Students: Applicants are required to sit for a written test in Mathematics, English and general aptitude. Students with a GMAT score of or better and GRE score of or better are exempted from the written test and eligible directly to appear for the oral test. The successful candidates in the admission test are called for an oral test. Curriculum Requirements Credit hours required for the degree range from a minimum of 45 credit hours to a maximum of 60 credit hours.

Students, who will take thesis, need to cover minimum 39 credits 13 courses. The thesis will be equivalent of 6 credits.

Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3. A minimum of a 2. Graduate credits earned more than five years prior to the date of the Candidate plan of study may not be accepted without written approval of the admission authority. Courses completed for a previous graduate degree may not be counted for this degree. The Candidate plan of study is valid for maximum four years providing the student maintains continuous enrolment successfully completing at least one course in a month period.

Masters in Development Studies. Total Credits 36 credits. Code Course Description Credit Prereq. Admission Requirements for Masters in Public Health. Apply Now. Mobile: , , , Ext. Admission Dept. Mobile: , , Ext. References : Michael P. Todaro and Stephen Smith. Economic Development, 10th edition, Pearson, Palgrave Macmillan, Ashgate Publishing Co. Trade, Growth and Technical Change, John Gionea, International Trade and Investment, David Greenaway Ed. Rivera-Batiz, Maria-A. Beth V.

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