The student possesses and demonstrates knowledge, skills, and competencies from the core subjects of the study plan of the study program.

Obtaining the required number of credits in the prescribed structure according to the study plan.

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Knowledge

The student masters professional terminology related to working with individuals and groups in adverse social situations.

Understands the determinants of clients’ personality characteristics, including potential psychopathological traits.

Has knowledge of the principles of specialized social counselling, therapeutic, intervention, and rehabilitation approaches.

Understands fundamental and advanced concepts related to client needs assessment and intervention planning.

Skills

Can identify and take into account clients’ personal and psychosocial factors when planning and implementing social work interventions.

Is able to design and apply appropriate work procedures, techniques, and interventions tailored to the specific needs of the client.

Can prepare and implement an individual work plan with the client in line with professional standards.

Is capable of comparing and evaluating the effectiveness of various approaches and techniques in terms of expected outcomes and social work goals.

Competences

Is able to perform professional tasks independently and responsibly, with respect to the specific needs of the client.

Demonstrates competence in responding ethically and effectively to complex client life situations.

Has the ability to apply professional knowledge in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts.

Is prepared to reflect on their own practice and to develop professional skills in accordance with current trends in social work.

Bakalárska práca sa bude hodnotiť podľa Smernice rektora UPJŠ č. 1/2011 o bibliografickej

registrácii, uchovávaní, sprístupňovaní a základných náležitostiach záverečných prác a

kvalifikačných prác platná pre UPJŠ v Košiciach a jej súčasti. Je prístupná na stránkach UPJŠ, FF

UPJŠ ako aj v AIS.

ŽIAKOVÁ, E. a kol., 2014. Návod na písanie záverečných prác. Košice: Univerzita Pavla Jozefa

Šafárika v Košiciach, Filozofická fakulta. ISBN 978-80-8152-158-4.

Preparation of the master’s thesis in accordance with the specified learning outcomes and the university’s guidelines, based on the supervisor’s instructions, Directive No. 1/2011 on the essential requirements for final theses, rigorous theses, and habilitation theses, their publication and availability during the retention period, and originality check, applicable to Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice and its faculties, and Rector’s Decision No. 21/2021 on plagiarism.

While writing the master’s thesis, the student demonstrates the ability to carry out independent and creative academic work. The thesis is completed independently, in accordance with the relevant internal regulations and guidelines.

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Presentation of the results of the master’s thesis, answering questions from the reviewer(s), and responding to questions from the members of the examination committee.

Knowledge:

The graduate is able to list, describe, categorize, compare, and abstract various theoretical approaches relevant to the topic of the master’s thesis.

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of theoretical and methodological frameworks of research in social work.

Understands the relationships between the research problem, objectives, methodology, and interpretation of results.

Skills:

Proposes a theoretical and methodological framework for their own research topic.

Independently addresses a research problem using appropriate scientific methods.

Interprets research results using advanced statistical and analytical tools.

Produces a scholarly text that meets the formal and content-related requirements of a master’s thesis.

Competencies:

Independently, responsibly, and creatively solves a professional problem within the topic of the master’s thesis.

Critically reflects on their own decisions during the research process and is able to defend them before an academic committee.

Works in accordance with ethical principles of scientific work, respects academic integrity, and follows university regulations.

Effectively presents the results of the master’s thesis and responds to expert questions during the defense.

Elaboration of a diploma thesis according to the specified conditions in the results of education and guidelines of the university on the basis of the instructor's instructions and Rector's Decision 21/2021 on plagiarism. When writing the final thesis, the student demonstrates the ability of his own creative activity, he prepares the work independently in accordance with the guidelines of the university.

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Presentation of outcomes of diploma thesis, answering the opponent’s questions and answering the questions from the members of Examination Committee.

The graduate of the master's study program can:

- name, describe or divide and compare abstract theoretical procedures on a given topic;

- to propose a theoretical and methodological approach to the topic of the diploma thesis;

- solve a research problem,

- interpret the results of their research using advanced statistical methods.

BALOGOVÁ, B. a E. ŽIAKOVÁ. 2017. Vademecum sociálnej práce. Košice: Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Filozofická fakulta. 360 s. ISBN 978-80-8152-483-7.

HRČKA, M. 2001. Sociální deviace. Praha: Slon.

KAISER, G.1994. Kriminologie. Praha: Vydavateľstvo Beck.

MAREŠ, P. 1999. Sociologie nerovnosti a chudoby. Praha: Slon.

MAREŠ, P. 1994. Nezaměstnanost ako sociální problém. Praha: Slon.

ONDREJKOVIČ, P. a kol. 2009. Sociálna patológia. Bratislava: Veda.

ONDREJKOVIČ, P., POLIAKOVÁ, E. 1999. Protidrogová výchova. Bratislava: Veda.

OREL, M. a kol. 2012. Psychopatologie. Praha: Grada.

PRAŠKO, J. a kol. 2003. Poruchy osobnosti. Praha: Portál.

VÁGNEROVÁ, M. 2004. Psychopatologie pro pomáhajíci profese. Portál: Praha 2004.

VLČKOVÁ, M. 2001. Týrané dieťa. Bratislava: UK.

KŘIVOHLAVÝ, J. 2001. Psychologie zdraví. Praha: Portál.

DUNOVSKÝ, J., DYTRYCH, Z., MATĚJČEK, Z. 1995. Týrané, zneužívané a zanedbávané dítě. Praha: Grada Avicenum.

ŽIAKOVÁ, E. (ed). 2005. Psychosociálne aspekty sociálnej práce. Prešov: Aspekt.

ŽIAKOVÁ, E. a S. ŠROBÁROVÁ. 2013. Rizikový klient v sociálnej práci. Ružomberok: VERBUM, 150 s. ISBN 978-80-5610-049-3.

To obtain the required number of credits in the structure defined in the study plan.

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Verification of acquired competence of a student in compliance with the graduate profile.

To obtain the required number of credits in the structure defined in the study plan.

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1. Types and types of theories of social work, the importance of social work theories for social work and application of theories in the work of a social worker. (Janin Fook, David Harrison)

2. paradigmatic theory of social work, the paradigmatic model of scientific knowledge paradigm related to social work methods and eclectic paradigm. (Kuhn, Musil, Neskusil)

3. Eclectic (integration) theory in social work. Eclecticism and its historical development, typology eclectic models, advantages and disadvantages of eclecticism. (Laura Epsteinová)

4. The ecological perspective, the concept of competence, the concept of life journey, Life Model, Person in enviroment, ekoetika, the value of the ecological perspective, the concepts typical of the ecological perspective. (Bartlett, Gordon, Hearn, Germain, Lorenz)

5. antiopressive approach, imperative to work with a client. Prospects antiopressive approach. Assimilation, liberal pluralism, cultural pluralism, structuralism, minority approaches. (Thompson, Pierson)

6. System theory - a systematic approach, basic concepts, subsystems constituting the basic pillars plane homeostasis, the role of the subsystems, functionalist-holistic approach atomistic approach. (Eliot, Specht, Gittermanová, Pincus, Goldstein)

7. Systemic approach and techniques circular polling, question "by a miracle" technique miraculous changes, evaluate the pros, reflecting the fact externalizing problems, systemic interview, the basic themes of systemic interview, working with assumptions. (Milan school, Kratochvil, Ulehla Andersen, Cecchin)

8. The solution-oriented approach in social work, objectives and directions of orientation, narrative therapy, working on the assumption (Cecchin, Berg, Jong, White, epstool)

9. Organizational theory in social work, the organization and its characters, situational theory, exchange theory, and cultural theory (Taylor, Weber, Puch, Kieser, Kubicek, Homans)

10. theory of action in social work, occupational fields, ways of doing social workers, a model professional conduct, client pyramid. (Staub-Bernasconi, Lussi)

11. Socio - psychological theories in social work. Theory roles. Labeling theory. (Mead, pontoons, Merton, Lennert, Becker, Kitsuse)

12. Communication Theory. Rogeriánsky access. Communication relationships. The rules of communication. Types of interview. Misconceptions about communication. Extra-linguistic resources. Speakers thinking. Errors speaking speech. Interview, types of interviews and their use. Verbal and nonverbal. Observation as a method of social work. (Breakwel, Rowett, Watzlawick)

13. Strategic Concept in Social Work, important concepts of strategic approach, as opposed to solution, denial, utopian syndrome, paradox (Haley, Watzlawick, Erickson)

14. existential analysis, the question of the meaning of life, freedom of will, the value of human life, existential vacuum, Sunday neurosis (Vienna school, Frankl)

15. Humanistic theory in social work, basic concepts, client-oriented approach, a concept I, the quality of life. (Rogers)

16. Transankčná analysis, structure analysis transaction analysis and scenario analysis of games, exploration of the problem. (Berne, Erikson)

17. Sociokognitívne theory. Real therapy. Theory of control. (Wiliam Glasser)

18 cognitive behavioral strategies. Strategy for solving problems. Strategy practicing social and practical competences. Strategy verifying hypotheses experiment.

19. Behavioral Theory of Social Work. The principles characterizing the behavioral approach, conditioning, elementary proposition, social learning, consolidation and extinction patterns of behavior (Thomas, Kanfer, Navratil, Pavlov, Skinner, Tolman, Bandura)

20. Cognitive theory. K-A-S-H-U, metacognitive processes and skills dysfunkčnosť thinking, cognitive therapy, rational emotive therapy, evaluation-reality testing, cognitive methods and techniques. (Aaron Beck, Albert Ellis)

21. Cognitive - behavioral therapy, cognitive theory, behavioral theory and focus, the main features of CBT and CBT techniques, evaluation of cognitive-behavioral approach. (Watson)

22. Christian theory in social work. Christian values ​​in social work, social concept, the social doctrine of the church and its design, principles of social teaching of the church, charitable social work, charity individual churches.

Verification of acquired competence of a student in compliance with the graduate profile.

The student possesses and demonstrates knowledge, skills, and competencies from the core subjects of the study plan of the study program.

Obtaining the required number of credits in the prescribed structure according to the study plan.

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Knowledge

The student has an overview of the terminology and theoretical foundations of the science of social work.

Understands basic and advanced research approaches and methods used in the science of social work.

Is familiar with the interconnections between theoretical concepts and practice in various contexts (client groups, national and international comparisons).

Understands the specifics of scientific inquiry in social work and the principles of research ethics.

Skills

Can apply professional terminology and categories of social work science in the analysis and interpretation of academic texts and social phenomena.

Is able to compare knowledge in the field of social work with respect to different client groups and cultural contexts.

Can identify and classify research methods and techniques; is able to select appropriate research procedures according to the objectives of the study.

Is capable of interpreting research findings in social work and connecting them with theoretical and practical frameworks.

Competences

Is able to think independently and critically about issues in the science of social work within a broader social, ethical, and professional context.

Has the competence to design and implement research projects in the field of social work.

Is prepared for professional and interdisciplinary communication in the area of social work research, including the presentation of one’s own opinions and arguments.

Possesses the competence for continuous professional development through scientific thinking and analytical work.