PhD program
Social Work

Social Work

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1. To apply the theoretical and methodological position of new areas of scientific schools of social work in teaching (relevant interdisciplinary areas, new approaches, trends and trends), and the principles of social partnership in the field of sectoral interaction and social management.
2. Generate modern models of social protection, crisis intervention, rehabilitation, offer flexible technologies, situational methods for solving social problems on the basis of an independent original approach.
3. Conduct master classes, trainings, independent research of social problems with a projection onto promising new areas of social policy, apply techniques and methods of social and psychological therapy in the rehabilitation of socially vulnerable groups of society.
4. To build a research process on the urgent problem of vulnerable groups of society; present reasonably and reasonably scientific results of a theoretical and empirical nature for discussion in scientific discussions and publications in rating journals of the international databases Thomson-Reuters or Scopus, as well as in national and international peer-reviewed publications.
5. To plan and conduct scientific seminars in higher education organizations with the participation of social work practitioners for professional discussion of issues of social support, protection, correction and rehabilitation of those in need and the implementation of social projects that affect improving the quality of life of people.
6. Present the results of a scientific study of the prevention of the health of socio-demographic groups within the framework of the biopsychosocial-spiritual approach in the form of social projects, scientific reports and social experiments.
7. To assess the scientific potential of interdisciplinary methods used in social research and in clinical practice for the prevention and prevention of marginalization of the population and social exclusion of outsiders.
8. Formulate the basic criteria of moral behavior that do not allow cruelty and violence in society, link them with the goals of social research and the tasks of social security of the well-being of the population.
9. Carry out scientific experiments on the basis of social research to study the nature of abuse and mental illness, correctly interpret and analyze their results.
10. Conduct theoretical and practical exercises using innovative multidisciplinary technologies and methods in order to fully describe and analyze specific social problems of low-income groups in a regional and global context.
11. Be prepared for social interaction and cooperation with NGO, the formation of civic activism as a subject, and the assessment of the social policy model of Kazakhstan.
12. To develop the concept of social solidarity, to carry out social communication based on the personal and institutional trust of citizens

Program passport

Speciality Name
Social Work
Speciality Code
8D11401
Faculty
Philosophy and Political Science

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form key competencies in writing research papers and academic texts. The training course forms a culture of critical thinking, a creative approach to analyzing textual information, and adhering to the ethics of the professional community when conducting research. The discipline is aimed at professional activities related to the search for information in scientific databases, creative work with scientific texts.

Crisis concepts in practice of social work
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course offers an overview of approaches and techniques in the context of various concepts. Doctoral students will analyze crises in society, crisis concepts, forms and models of intervention used in social work practice, various types of crises and critical situations of individuals and social groups and give them a professional assessment, as well as develop an effective social intervention plan to solve crisis situations

Methodology of scientific research in social work
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The training course develops professional competencies in critical analysis of theories and scientific schools of social work; formulating the methodological foundations for understanding the problems that make up the content of social work. The course consists of modules: Methodology of scientific knowledge and the specifics of methodology in the social sciences, Research design, Summarization, presentation and implementation of research results into practice.

PhD thesis writing and defence
  • Number of credits - 12
  • Type of control - Докторская диссертация
  • Description - The main purpose of "PhD thesis writing and defence": of a doctoral dissertation is the formation of the doctoral students' ability to disclose the content of research work for the defense of the thesis. During the study of course, doctoral student's should be competent in: 1. to substantiate the content of new scientifically grounded theoretical and experimental results that allow to solve a theoretical or applied problem or are a major achievement in the development of specific scientific directions; 2. explain the assessment of the completeness of the solutions to the tasks assigned, according to the specifics of the professional sphere of activity; 3. they can analyze alternative solutions for solving research and practical problems and assess the prospects for implementing these options; 4. apply the skills of writing scientific texts and presenting them in the form of scientific publications and presentations. 5. to plan and structure the scientific search, clearly highlight the research problem, develop a plan / program and methods for its study, formalize, in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Establishment, the scientific and qualification work in the form of a thesis for a scientific degree Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on specialty «8D07502 – Standardization and certification (by industry)». During the study of the discipline doctoral student will learn following aspects: Registration of documents for presentation of the thesis for defense. Information card of the dissertation and registration-registration card (in the format Visio 2003). Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the institution, in which the preliminary defense of the thesis took place. Cover letter to the Higher Attestation Commission. Expert conclusion on the possibility of publishing the author's abstract. Expert opinion on the possibility of publishing a dissertation. Minutes of the meeting of the counting commission. Bulletin for voting. A shorthand record of the meeting of the dissertational council. List of scientific papers. Response of the official opponent. A review of the leading organization. The recall of the scientific adviser.

Scientific Research methods
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a holistic view of the professional capabilities of research methods of social work. The training course forms the professional competencies of the selection, modification, development of new methods and a critical assessment of the effectiveness of their application in the practice of social work. The discipline is aimed at studying the methods of analytical, forecasting, monitoring, work, taking into account the international and regional context of social work.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Analysis of social welfare policies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The training course develops professional competencies in the application of concepts that analyze the policies of various states; analysis of the main provisions of the social welfare policy of modern Kazakhstan; use of traditional and innovative methods for measuring the well-being of the population; monitoring the well-being of the population and carrying out quantitative and qualitative assessments of the state’s welfare policy. The course consists of modules: Social Security Policy, Policy Models and Analysis, Policy and Services

Children and adolescents as victims of violence in soicety
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the course is to develop the ability of doctoral students to: - conduct research into various forms of violence against children and adolescents, establish the scale, causes, and factors of their spread; - interpret the conceptual, interdisciplinary framework for the study of violence; - explain the features of socialization of children and adolescents who have experienced violence in socially disadvantaged families; - analyze the problem of the spread of cruelty in society and propose preventive measures to help prevent violence.

Noncommercial sector in Kazakhstan: Formation, Structure and Regulation
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the course is to develop the ability of doctoral students to critically analyze: - the main mechanisms of interaction between the state, business and NGOs in modern conditions; - conceptual foundations and models of partnership interaction between the non-profit sector and the state and business structures; - activities of non-governmental organizations in Kazakhstan, their role in the formation of civil society; - directions and prospects for cooperation between civil society and the government

Poverty, homelessness and marginal groups
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the discipline «Poverty, homelessness and marginal groups»: During the study of course, doctoral students should be competent in: - - - form a holistic view of doctoral students about the causes and factors that determine the growth of poverty in the society; - carry out a critical analysis the existing concepts of poverty and marginalization of social groups, homelessness and determine their own attitude towards them; - interpret the key positions of the social, psychological, economic concept of poverty, provide a comparative analysis; - create a social portrait of the homeless, take the survey a description of social needs and interests, the process of social adaptation, integration into society; - apply descriptive analysis for describe the socio-economic, socio-cultural, personal inequality in society; - conduct research based on an interdisciplinary methodology of poverty, aimed at measuring the level and quality of life of the population.

Rehabilitation of substance abuse and mental disorders
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the course is to develop the ability of doctoral students to: - critically analyze the mental health of certain categories of socially vulnerable groups; - interpret theoretical and empirical studies of mental illnesses; - use the specifics of social integration of people with mental and mental disabilities; conduct research to identify existing socio-psychological problems in clients with mental disabilities

Social work prevention of health
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the course is to develop the ability of doctoral students to: - implement preventive measures to prevent diseases, ensure the effectiveness of treatment and rehabilitation of patients, their social adaptation, return to work; - interpret the content of the activities of state organizations involved in the implementation of state social protection of life and health of the population; - evaluate the activities of medical, psychological and social services to the population, psychological, medical and pedagogical consultations, rehabilitation centers, correction rooms focused on medical and social rehabilitation.

Studying of a family and intervention
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The training course develops professional competencies in analyzing the underlying causes of family dysfunction; understanding the specifics of the work and the essence of the technology and intervention methods used; application of methods and means of complex therapy in the treatment of behavioral disorders of family members. Main Topics: Family Change, Family Theories, Healthy and Dysfunctional Family Characteristics, Family Therapy Process, Family intervention for other families.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: formation of the ability to carry out educational activities in universities, to design the educational process and conduct certain types of training sessions using innovative educational technologies.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years