Courses Handbook 2009

310513 v.1 Community Develoment Practice Major (within Master of Arts Community Development Practice)


Introduction

Community practice is enacted within diverse settings, and reflects different approaches and expectations. This major prepares graduates from a variety of areas for community focused practice. Rather than promoting a particular approach, model or philosophy, it facilitates the acquisition of knowledge and practical skills, and prepares graduates for the challenges of contemporary practice. Core units explore perceptions of community, the numerous roles involved in community practice, and expectations of 'community' in changing contexts. Key principles include human rights, participation, empowerment and reflective practice, which are reframed through discussion of current initiatives and debates.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11462 v.2   SW 534 - Advanced Practice - Reflexivity in Practice 2.0 25.0
307046 v.2   SW 601- Community Development Theory and Practice I 3.0 25.0
7522 v.8   Research Methods 602 2.0 25.0
7818 v.5   Professional Ethics 501 2.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
300722 v.3   Professional Evaluation 602 2.0 25.0
304385 v.3   SW 697 - Independent Study Research Proposal Preparation 2.0 25.0
  OR
304392 v.2   SW 698 - Independent Study 1.0 25.0
306339 v.2   SW 522 - Social Development 3.0 25.0
307044 v.2   SW 603 - Community Development Theory and Practice II 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
310514 v.1   Community Practice Stream (Within the Master of Arts Community Development Practice) 100.0
  OR
310515 v.1   Community and Social Development Stream (Within the Master of Arts Community Development Practice) 100.0
  100.0
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