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 196-005 Social Work Theory and Practice 1

Note

Formerly available as 196-309. Students who have completed 196-309 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

BSW 2nd year, Accelerated Program 1st year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr Lynda Campbell

Prerequisites

Entry to Bachelor of Social Work course.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

A 1-hour lecture and a 2-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 both 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 work totalling 4000 words or equivalent. Attendance at a minimum of 75% of seminars is a hurdle requirement for this subject.

Prescribed Texts

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


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