Theory and Practice of Youthwork

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Theory and Practice of Youthwork (SWK569)

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

Theory and Practice of Youthwork is to complement the School Social Work course. It examines youths at risk of juvenile delinquency by providing conceptual and practical information on key issues and problems like anti social behaviour, youth gangs, bullying, shoplifting and teenage pregnancies. Prevention and intervention techniques will be covered to prepare the students to work effectively with this client group and improve their lives.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Youth in community setting
Theories underpinning Youthwork
Key Issus and Challenges
At Risk Categories
Interventions – Behavioural therapies, individual, group and family
Interventions – Prophylactic, outreach and prevention
Legal and Ethical Issues
Youths and Suicide
Youths and Crimes
Youths and Technology
Gangs and Bullying in School
Developing the potentials in youths

Learning Outcome

Analyse the school setting in a community context and the problems and challenges facing students.
Appraise youth problems and strengths in assessment.
Choose a systems approach in working with youth within the community.
Discuss the familial and social issues that impact youths
Assess youth outreach and development programmes.
Design effective prevention, leadership and training programmes for youth.