Between Sociological Theory and Professional Practice: Integration Experiences in University Traineeship Programmes

This paper presents a reflection on the integration of sociology and social work into a degree programme offered by the Faculty of Sociology of Sapienza University of Rome. In particular, it explores the experience of designing the course (in accordance with the provisions contained in Ministerial Decree No. 509 of 3 November 1999 to Ministerial Decree No. 270 of 22 October 2004) and the training pathway for both social workers and sociologists (and other social policy experts). The underlying vision is a perspective of social work that emphasises many sources of knowledge and the formalization of in-field experience.