196-314 Social Work Programming

Formerly available as 196-409. Students who have completed 196-409 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. The subject dates and HECS/course fee census date for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.

196-008 Supervised Professional Practice 1# and 196-006 Psychosocial Theory and Practice.

This subject draws on students' experiences in professional practice to develop their understanding of, and skills in, the processes of program design, implementation and evaluation, in the context of social work and human service organisations.

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

• be able to link theory to practice;

• be able to work effectively with colleagues;

• be able to undertake independent research;

• be able to communicate effectively in ways relevant to both academic and practice contexts.

A group project to which each student contributes 4000 words 100% (due at the end of semester). A hurdle requirement of a minimum 80% attendance at seminars required.

Subject readings will be available.

• P M Kettner R M Moroney & L L Martin, Designing and Managing Programs 2nd Edition. Sage 1999.
• F Donovan & A C Jackson, Managing Human Service Organisations. Prentice Hall 1991.