196-200 Social Work Theory & Practice 1

Formerly available as 196-005. Students who have completed 196-005 are not permitted to enrol in this subject.

Admission to the Bachelor of Social Work.

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. 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.

• be able to critically analyse texts and practices;

• be able to understand social, organisational, cultural and ethical contexts of practice;

• be able to link theory to practice;

• be able to competently communicate in writing and speech in ways appropriate to both academic and practice environments;

• be able to undertake independent research.

A written report totalling 2000 words 40% (due mid-semester) and a written report of 2000 words 60% (due at the end of semester). Attendance at a minimum of 75% of seminars is a hurdle requirement for this subject.

A subject reader will be available from the Bookroom at the beginning of semester