Organization and Administration of Social Services

Course Code: 
SOWK2005

This course brings together modern management and organizational concepts and techniques. It lays the foundations for critical analysis of social services organization and administration. Emphasis is placed on understanding and improving organizational performance in terms of the quality of service, which is delivered through more appropriate use of human resources. Specific attention is given to social service agencies and their administration such as Health Service, Child and Family Services, Education, Social Security, Housing, Correctional Services. The course offers a sound theoretical base together with skills to analyze, design and effect change in the organization and management of Human Services.

Semester: 
Semester 2
Pre-Requisites: 
SOWK1001, SOWK1003, SOWK2004 or SOWK2001, SOWK2004 or SOWK2002, SOWK2004
Department: 
Sociology, Psychology and Social Work