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(University of Choice)
MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF 
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(MMUST)

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

FORST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER  EXAMINATIONS

FOR THE DEGREE
 OF
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

COURSE CODE:	SSW 803

COURSE TITLE:	ADVANCED SOCIAL WORK METHODS

DATE: 29/1/2025	            TIME:  8:00-11:00AM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer any other THREE (3) questions

TIME:  3 Hours 

MMUST observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating

This Paper Consists of 2 Printed Pages. Please Turn Over.

 

Question ONE
 
Give a brief history of social case work in at least three (3 ) countries of your choice
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Question TWO
Using relevant examples, analyze the role of research in Social work practice                        (20Marks)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  
Question THREE
Discuss the main tenets of social action and reform as a method of social work intervention. How applicable is this method in African Countries?   Use examples to advance your argument    (20Marks)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Question FOUR

Analyse the stages of group formation. Highlight the merits and demerits of working with groups.
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Question FIVE

Discuss different aspects of Kenya’s social welfare policy.  To what extent has the policy been implemented 
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