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 196-309 Social Work Theory and Practice 1

Credit Points

16.7 3rd year

Coordinator

Dr Lynda Campbell

Prerequisites

Entry to Bachelor of Social Work course.

Semester

1

Contact

One one hour lecture, one two hour seminar per week

Subject Description

This subject introduces students to the professional practice of social work in a variety of settings, and aims to prepare them for beginning practice in the first supervised professional practicum at the end of semester 1. Core processes of social work practice (engagement, assessment, planning and action) will be examined in relation to practice at different systems levels (individual, family, group and community). The subject draws heavily upon students' learning prior to and during the BSW course in that it asks students to bring that learning to bear on choices relating to the practice of social work.

Assessment

Written assignments of up to 5000 words or equivalent.

Prescribed Texts

  • Meyer, C. & Mattaini, M. (eds.), The Foundations of Social Work Practice. Washington, D.C.: NASW Press, 1995.


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