Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Social Work With People With Substance Problems | |||
| Reference | SS4030 | Version | 5 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | September 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | November 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to evaluate social work with people with substance problems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate psychological and sociological theories as to why people develop problems with substances. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate the legislative, social policy and organisational context of prevention and service delivery for people with substance problems. |
| 3 | Critically apply knowledge of assessment and intervention strategies. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Theoretical perspectives on substance problems and addiction. Societal attitudes to substance use. Methods of social control, including legislation. Context of service delivery. Assessment of intervention. Issues of gender and ethnicity. The module is delivered and underpinned by a commitment to core social work values of respect, individualisation, empowerment, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles and upholds the values and ethical practice standards that reflect the requirements relating to engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| A combination of lectures and workshops underpinned by student centred learning. Directed and private study I supported by tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 14 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 136 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by an essay. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of all Stage 3 modules or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barber, J., Social Work with Addictions. 2002. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan |
| 2 | McMurran, M., The Psychology of Addiction. 1994. London: Taylor and Francis |
| 3 | Jarvis, T., Tebutt, J., Mattick, R., & Shand, F., 2nd Edition. Treatment Approaches for Alcohol and Drug Dependence - An Introductory Guide. 2005. Chichester: John Wiley |
| 4 | Kroll, B., & Taylor, A., Parental Substance Misuse and Child Welfare. 2003. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| 5 | Forrester, D., & Harwin, J., Parents who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol - Effective Interventions in Social Work and Child Protection. 2011. Chichester: John Wiley |
| 6 | Petersen, T., & McBride, A., Working with Substance Misusers: A Guide to Theory and Practice. 2002. Abingdon: Routledge |