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 196-022 Social Work Practice with Groups

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Fiona McDermott

Prerequisites

Admission into the Bachelor of Social Work and 196-007 Professional Practice 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 should become aware of the range of uses of group work in social work practice and deepen their understanding of the processes that operate in small groups. Students will be 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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