Basic abilities for a master's degree in social work

1. Knowledge acquisition

Master students of this major should be good at using various methods and channels to obtain the required knowledge, master the basic theories and viewpoints of the discipline, understand the latest developments in important practical fields; master the basic methods and techniques of document retrieval and data query, and be effective Collect information related to social services; master social research methods and skills, analyze data scientifically, and carry out social work research.

2. Practical research ability

Master students in this major should have strong scientific research capabilities, especially the ability to conduct research in social service practice. In terms of social research, he can independently carry out research design, study literature, collect resources, and analyze data. Independent thinking, independent writing of research reports and papers. In all aspects of practical research, they can organically integrate social theory and social practice, and apply theory to practice; at the same time, students should have a certain knowledge and ability of action research, conduct scientific research in practice, and promote social work through research The development of practice, the refinement of concepts and theories.

3. Problem-finding ability

Master's degree students in this major should have the ability to discover social problems, including problems in the basic life of individuals and groups, problems in the operation of communities and organizations, as well as problems in the social environment. Master graduate students of this major not only have the ability to find problems from a macro level, but also have the ability to find individual problems of the client. They can not only observe the institutional causes of the problems, but also analyze the personal level of psychology and life experience that caused the problems. the reason. Graduate students in this major should have rich social experience and cultural sensitivity when working across ethnic and ethnic groups.

4. Relationship building

Master's degree students in this major must have a strong ability to establish professional relationships with service targets and intervene in services, to carry out social services and solve difficult problems together with service targets; they must have the ability to establish working relationships with government departments and social organizations, Mobilize resources, connect to the network, and promote the solution of the problems of the service target. Must have strong communication and expression skills, and establish a good support relationship with the government, social organizations, the public and the media.

5. Organization and coordination capacity

Master students in this major should have good teamwork and organization and coordination capabilities, including the coordination capabilities within social service agencies and the coordination capabilities between social service agencies and the government and other social organizations. They should be good at finding common points and combining points between all parties and establishing And develop a social support network, realize and promote cooperation with multiple parties, and promote the development of social services.

6. Problem-solving ability

Master students in this major should have the ability to solve problems based on the discovery of problems, correctly identify and connect the resources needed to improve the unfavorable living conditions of the clients, effectively mobilize and use resources, and improve their difficult situations , Improve their basic lives, enhance their ability to face problems, improve their relationship with the environment, and promote social harmony and social order. To be able and good at analyzing problems at the policy level, and put forward suggestions for improving the social welfare system and social policies.