Singapore University of Social Sciences

Social Work in Disability Services

Social Work in Disability Services (SWK359)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Social Services

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

Bookmark

Synopsis

This course examines different types of disabilities, theoretical frameworks, key policies and laws, and programmes and services for the disabled in Singapore. The content covers the roles of social workers in assisting and empowering persons with disabilities, and how to support families and caregivers. Issues like grief and loss, coping, protection, disability inclusion, dignity and worth, caregiving stress and support, ethical dilemmas etc., will be covered in the course. and protection of different populations.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

  • Concepts, Models, and Theories on Disability.
  • Social Work Theories to guide practice.
  • Legal and Policy Perspectives of disability in Singapore.
  • Challenges and strengths of persons with disabilities through the life course.
  • Risks, needs, vulnerabilities, safety and protective factors.
  • Working with families of persons with disabilities and family adaption .
  • Family as a protective factor.
  • Empowerment, inclusion, promoting independence and quality of life of persons with disabilities.
  • Use of technology to enhance functioning for persons with disabilities.
  • Promoting universal design for learning, employment and community living.
  • Identifying systemic barriers and the importance of meaningful inclusion.
  • The role of social workers in promoting systemic changes to improve quality of life for persons with disabilities.

Learning Outcome

  • Examine the models and theories on disability.
  • Analyse the historical factors, and social, legal and policy perspectives on the management of persons withs disabilities.
  • Evaluate the challenges and strengths of persons with disabilities through their life course.
  • Appraise the challenges and strengths of families of persons with disabilities.
  • Assess the use of technology in the lives of persons with disabilities.
  • Formulate approaches to foster inclusion of persons with disabilities.
Full-time ProgrammesPart-time Programmes
Back to top

This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. By continuing to navigate through this site or by clicking “Close”, you are consenting to the use of cookies on your device as described in our privacy statement.

Close
Follow us on
Alumni
Back to top