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 196-022 Social Work Practice with Groups

Availability

BSW 1st year, Accelerated Program 2nd year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr Fiona McDermott

Prerequisites

Selection into the Bachelor of Social Work and Profession Practices Laboratory or equivalent.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

A 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour seminar per week

Subject Description

In this subject students become aware of the range of uses of group work in social work practice, deepen their understanding of the processes that operate in small groups and are given the opportunity to apply and practise their understanding in group situations.

Assessment

Written work totalling 2000 words, and a 2-hour take-home examination. Attendance at more than 75% of seminars is a requirement for this subject.

Prescribed Texts
  • D R Forsyth, Group Dynamics. (3rd ed) Brooks/Cole 1995.
  • L Shulman, The Skills of Helping Individuals, Families and Groups. (4th ed) Itasca.
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