MSWK501 - ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS I - 2 creditsThe course introduces the student to range of qualitative and quantitative methods for informing evidence-based social work practice. Emphasis on critical appraisal of the literature, development of research questions, and strategies and techniques for conducting practice-relevant research. Students are expected to engage in a critical analysis of the underlying beliefs, approaches, and assumptions of various research methods, particularly as they relate to promoting social justice. Students are also expected to consider issues of social justice and diversity in the application of research methods. The course provides students with training and experience in critical reading for development purposes, and in professional writing. The course is designed to combine lectures, discussions, and classroom exercises in weekly class sessions.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK503 - INTRO TO SOCIAL SCIENCES - 3 creditsThis is a remedial course that offers to students who does not have a background in social work. The course includes introduction of psycholgical , sociological, and socail work main theories. It aims to equip students with knowledge needed to pursue their education in social work. Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK504 - ACADEMIC READING & WRITING - 2 creditsThis course focuses on all the elements related to the foundations of academic writing and reading in terms of distinguishing texts appropriate to the topic of research, methods of discussing and criticizing articles, mechanisms for developing academic debate, and the foundations of ethical confederations in scientific. Therefore, the course aims to provide students with practical tools that help them to employ academic writing standards when writing reports, articles and research proposals. The course gives great importance to the structure of scientific articles, the mechanism of organizing information and methods of presenting it in proportion to the type of study or the form of the article to be published.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK513 - INTRO. TO COMMUNITY PRACTICE - 3 creditsThis course examines theory and skills necessary to support social change through the practices of community organizing and social movements. This course builds on the community practice domain of social work. Examined are strategies that social workers use in communities to affect change. Community organizing frameworks explored in the class include social action, locality development, and social planning. Skills associated with community organizing such as recruiting participants, developing and implementing activities for social change, and evaluation--will be taught. Social movement frameworks explored in the class will include theories related to their development, framing an issue, and the lifespan of social movements. This course will cover issues in regard to understanding the sociopolitical structures in Palestine, the assets in the community (culture, history) that community mobilization can be built upon. It will take into consideration various population groups status and approaches for working with them such as women, youth and refugees. Civic and political engagements as ways of community empowerment and participation will be taken into consideration.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK514 - INTRO. TO COMMUNITY PRACTICE - 3 creditsThis course focuses on the theory and skills necessary to support social change through the practices of community organizing and social movements. This course builds on the community practice domain of social work, examines strategies that social workers use in communities to affect change. Community organizing frameworks explored in the class include social action, locality development, and social planning. Skills associated with community organizing-- such as recruiting participants, developing and implementing activities for social change, and evaluation--will be taught. Social movement frameworks explored in the class will include theories related to their development, framing an issue, and the life span of social movements. Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK517 - PRACTICUM I - 1 creditIncorporates content acquired in all areas of the curriculum. In a selected community agency, the student is given the opportunity to apply social work knowledge under the supervision of an experienced social worker. Emphasis on developing the perspectives and skills needed for practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. In addition, the development of culturally competent practice and planned social change skills are an integral part of this practicum and are seen as critical for the effective delivery of social services. The student`s practicum placement is determined by the Practicum Coordinating Committee. A practicum coordinator interviews each student and reviews a questionnaire completed by the student, which pertains to student areas of interest as well as previous experience in social work. The committee then selects a placement for each student that meets curriculum and accreditation requirements.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK518 - PRACTICUM I - 2 credits This course is an application of the theoretical courses. It includes a community survey of human and material resources and a survey of the local community`s challenges. In this course, students learn to identify community problems and building intervention, and help the local community to define their priorities.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK523 - LEADERSHIP & OEGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR - 3 credits This course focuses on leadership and managing organizations. Uses cases on a variety of organizations to expose students to problems and to improve their effectiveness in analyzing, diagnosing, and leading people in organizations. Students learn organizational concepts, analytic frameworks, and models, and practice their leadership skills in class. Uses case discussions, simulations, role-playing, mini-lecturing, and experimental exercises. Provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills through group work and reflection.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK527 - PRACTICUM II - 1 creditIncorporates content acquired in all areas of the curriculum. In a selected community agency, the student is given the opportunity to apply social work knowledge under the supervision of an experienced social worker. Emphasis on developing the perspectives and skills needed for practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. In addition, the development of culturally competent practice and planned social change skills are an integral part of this practicum and are seen as critical for the effective delivery of social services. The student`s practicum placement is determined by the Practicum Coordinating Committee. A practicum coordinator interviews each student and reviews a questionnaire completed by the student, which pertains to student areas of interest as well as previous experience in social work. The committee then selects a placement for each student that meets curriculum and accreditation requirements.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK528 - PRACTICUM II - 2 credits This course is a continuation of the first training as it builds on what has been accomplished in it. It includes building a community committee that includes all segments of society in order to follow up on the implementation of the societal issue that is determined to intervene in it, which is considered as an experiment for society with their ability to lead and assume their responsibilities towards their causes.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK531 - PERS. & POSS. OF COMM. WK IN PALESTINE - 3 creditsThis course is provides students with knowledge base of social sciences students in general and the social work students in particularly and orient them about the reality of social work profession in Palestine in order to enhance a smooth integration with the labor market after graduation. Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK533 - PART. APP. OF SOWK PRAC. - 3 creditsThis course will lay the foundation for examining participatory and collaborative approaches to social work practice with a focus on intergroup dialogue (IGD) and group work as a nexus for learning and practice. IGD is an emerging social work practice method that focuses on dialogic engagement with client systems at multiple levels. IGD involves fostering egalitarian communication processes to build alliances for engendering and promoting greater social justice. IGD draws from principles in emancipatory education and empowerment practice, dialogic communication, intergroup relations and small group work. We envision such practice as fundamental to advancing the principles of community leadership, empowerment and leadership. The course will emphasize knowledge and skills development by involving all course members in participating and facilitating small and large groups. The course will also look at the interface of IGD with other participatory methods, such as self-help groups, organizational development and leadership, and participatory action research.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK535 - SUPERVISION - 3 creditsThis course focuses on the role and function of the social work supervisor in human service agencies. The couse provides knowledge and skills involved in the role of social worker as supervisor and team leader; supervision as a leadership function, power and authority, professional boundaries, staff recruitment, selection, performance evaluation, and addressing staff-related performance problems. Students will develop values, knowledge and skills in balancing the complexities of supervisory roles, relationship and process. Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK611 - COMM. PRAC.:YOUTH EMPOWERMENT - 3 creditsThis course will examine the different models and approaches for youth empowerment. The course will analyze the different models and approaches will be in relation to variety of critical concepts and theories, such as social capital, collaborative networked governance, asset-based community development. The course will explore the various policies and programs implemented in Palestine and its role in enhancing youth empowerment. The course will look into the community structures and context and how they lead to the patterning of relations and innovation of forms of engagement.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK614 - PLANNING AND EVALUATION OF COMM. PROG. - 3 creditsStudies analytical methods utilized in development planning and evaluation. The issues andmethods of project implementation and evaluation are taught. Drawing on case studies theclass examines the complex interactions between beneficiary communities, socialmobilization, training, marketing strategies, and other factors that affect achievements.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK617 - PRACTICUM III - 1 creditIncorporates content acquired in all areas of the curriculum. In a selected community agency, the student is given the opportunity to apply social work knowledge under the supervision of an experienced social worker. Emphasis on developing the perspectives and skills needed for practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. In addition, the development of culturally competent practice and planned social change skills are an integral part of this practicum and are seen as critical for the effective delivery of social services. The student`s practicum placement is determined by the Practicum Coordinating Committee. A practicum coordinator interviews each student and reviews a questionnaire completed by the student, which pertains to student areas of interest as well as previous experience in social work. The committee then selects a placement for each student that meets curriculum and accreditation requirements.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK618 - PRACTICUM III - 2 credits This course id the third training is carried out inside one of the institutions working in the field of social service. Through it, students learn about the institution`s structure, its policy of building its orientations and internal relations, and the culture of the institution and the quality of leadership in it.prerequisite practicum 1, and II.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK621 - COMMUNITY PRACTICE(2):TRAUMA & COMMUNITY HEALING - 3 creditsThis course will introduce students to issues related to trauma and its recovery both within individuals and communities. Content involving individual level trauma will explore the biology of trauma and the emotional, cognitive, and physiological effects of trauma on individual youth and adults as related to posttraumatic stress disorder intergenerational exposure to trauma, complex trauma, and secondary trauma (the trauma experienced by those in the helping profession). Content regarding community trauma will include information on trauma associated with conflict, war, refugee status, and deprivation. Students will also gain knowledge about key aspects of recovery to include meaning making, the role of religion or spirituality, community and individual empowerment. Models based on human rights frameworks that are used to address individual and community trauma in conflict and war zones will be explored. Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK623 - CASE STUDY METHODOLOGIES - 3 creditsProvides students with the preliminary tools to conduct and critique qualitative research. Begins with an examination of the appropriateness, strengths, and weaknesses of this method. Threats to internal and external validity are examined along with techniques to properly collect and document data from multiple sources. Techniques are reviewed for sample selection, data analysis, and study presentation. The final class is spent critiquing actual case studies.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK624 - RESEARCH METHODS QUALITATIVE - 3 creditsThis course provides students with the preliminary tools to conduct and critique qualitative research. Begins with an examination of the appropriateness, strengths, and weaknesses of qualitative research methodologies. The course will introduce various methodologies of qualitative research such as narrative analysis and grounded theory. Further, it will discuss issues with regards to threats to internal and external validity are examined along with techniques to properly collect and document data from multiple sources. Techniques are reviewed for sample selection, data analysis, and study presentation. Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK627 - PRACTICUM IV - 1 creditIncorporates content acquired in all areas of the curriculum. In a selected community agency, the student is given the opportunity to apply social work knowledge under the supervision of an experienced social worker. Emphasis on developing the perspectives and skills needed for practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. In addition, the development of culturally competent practice and planned social change skills are an integral part of this practicum and are seen as critical for the effective delivery of social services. The student`s practicum placement is determined by the Practicum Coordinating Committee. A practicum coordinator interviews each student and reviews a questionnaire completed by the student, which pertains to student areas of interest as well as previous experience in social work. The committee then selects a placement for each student that meets curriculum and accreditation requirements.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK628 - PRACTICUM IV - 2 creditsThis is the fourth and final training in a series of field training courses for the Master in Social Work specialization. It is considered a continuation of the third training, which includes building a group of marginalized groups benefiting from the institution and working with them to form local leaders to take responsibility and actively participate in bringing about change that suits their needs.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK631 - STATISTICS:APPLIED REGRESSION - 3 creditsThis course is concerned with main issues and models of quantitative research and the applications of regression analysis and extensions to areas where the standard assumptions do not hold. The course introduces applications of logit and its extensions, probit, corrections for censoring and sample selection bias, and simultaneous equations. Each student will design and carry out a research project.** The program offer specialized courses in Participatory Action Research, and Survey Research. These courses are elective courses and not provided on regular bases. Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK632 - QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH - 3 creditsThis course is concerned main issues and models of quantitative research and the applications of regression analysis and extensions to areas where the standard assumptions do not hold. It will introduce main quantitative research methodologies to the students. The course introduces applications of logit and its extensions, probit, corrections for censoring and sample selection bias, and simultaneous equations. Each student will design and carry out a research project.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK633 - APPLIED ECONOMICS THEORY & SOCIAL POLICY ANALYSIS - 3 creditsThis course applies economic analysis to problems of importance to social policy. Theparticular applications may vary from year to year, but may include such topics asunemployment and inflation, social security, and the economics of age, social status, andgender.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK635 - METHODS OF SURVEY RESEARCH - 3 creditsThe course focuses on processes and techniques of survey research methods. Specialattention is devoted to different modes of questionnaire design, development andadministration. Implementation issues considered include interviewing strategies and otherdata collection procedures, field supervision, code book development, and documentationdata management. Data analysis issues include scale and index construction, reliability andvalidity assessments, and general analysis strategies.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK713 - PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH - 3 creditsParticipatory Action Research (PAR), with its inherent emphasis on equalizing powerrelationships between the researcher and the researched, emphasizes the importance ofrespecting the situated knowledge of research participants. It is largely based in Paulo Freire'spedagogical framework for liberatory education which seeks to help marginalized peoples toempower themselves through research and knowledge production for the purposes of politicalaction.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK728 - PRACTICUM VI - 2 creditsWILL DEFINEDPre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK770 - THESIS - 3 creditsAfter having completed the required courses and 4 practicum courses, students will beassigned to a supervisor from the School teaching staff. The supervisor will help the studentdevelop their thesis project. A final thesis will be a written paper focuses on communitysocial work issues considered particularly relevant by the candidate. Students can choose thetopic on the basis of their preference and the experience during the internship. They candirectly refer to the work done in the internship or, alternatively, choose some interrelatedissue and analyze it from a theoretical perspective. The topic, content and structure of thethesis must be discussed with the supervisor and incorporate issues examined in thecoursework. The supervisor will be a representative of the School teaching staff. Thesupervisor follows the student's work step by step and gives him/her all needed support:references, comments, suggestions.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK772 - THESIS PROPOSAL - 3 creditsThis course is required for thesis track students. To be enrolled in this course students should receive an average of B in both qualitative and quantitative research courses. A final thesis proposal will be submitted that focuses on social work issues. . The proposal should provide a clear theoretical background and methodology, thesis research tools, as well as research ethical considerations.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK773 - GRADUATE PROJECT PLANNING - 3 credits This cource is required for nonthesis track students. Through this course students will develop and plan the graduate project. By the end of this course the student will present a document that includes a clear perspective of the project with clear objectives, plan and methodology; situate the project within a larger field; and present a detailed implementation plan. Through the course, the student will be exposed to issues and methods of project implementation and evaluation.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK780 - THESIS - 3 creditsAfter having completed the required courses and 4 practicum courses, students will be assigned to a supervisor from the School teaching staff. The supervisor will help the student develop their thesis project. A final thesis will be a written paper focuses on community social work issues considered particularly relevant by the candidate. Students can choose the topic on the basis of their preference and the experience during the internship. They can directly refer to the work done in the internship or, alternatively, choose some interrelated issue and analyze it from a theoretical perspective. The topic, content and structure of the thesis must be discussed with the supervisor and incorporate issues examined in the coursework. The supervisor will be a representative of the School teaching staff. The supervisor follows the student`s work step by step and gives him/her all needed support: references, comments, suggestions.Pre Requisite: No prerequisiteMSWK781 - GRADUATE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION - 3 credits The students will develop their implementation method to ensure empowerment and participation of target group of the project. This course is a required for a non-thesis track, its prerequisite is MSWK773). At this course students have to implement their graduate project developed at MSWK773.Pre Requisite: MSWK773
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