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306123 v.1 Social Work Standard Stream


Introduction

This stream combines education in a broad base of social and behavioural science subjects with the study of social work theory and practice in both class and field settings. In third year, students are selected to undertake honours, or this stream.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
13019 v.2   Psychology 123 3.0 25.0
1863 v.5   SW 124 - Communication Skills 2.0 25.0
300888 v.3   SW 111- Introduction to Social Work 3.0 25.0
7367 v.4   Anthropology 111 - The Anthropological Imagination 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
1635 v.9   SW 121 - Introduction to Welfare 3.0 25.0
1636 v.6   SW 122 - Practice Models 1 3.5 25.0
1638 v.7   Behavioural Science 171 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
10016 v.5   SW 231- Statutory Work 3.0 25.0
2798 v.8   SW 221 - Practice Models 2 3.5 25.0
2802 v.6   Behavioural Science 271 3.0 25.0
2803 v.6   Law (Social Issues) 210 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

   
2801 v.7   SW 262 - Fieldwork Practice 1 38.0 100.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

   
2804 v.8   Research Inquiry 304 3.0 25.0
3676 v.8   SW 321 - Critical Reflective Praxis 3.0 25.0
3678 v.8   Research Methods 303 3.0 25.0
3681 v.7   Social Policy 303 3.5 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

   
300165 v.3 Social Work Final Three Semesters Stream 300.0
      OR    
303530 v.2 Honours Stream in Social Work 300.0
  300.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
1973 v.4   Anthropology 112 - Social and Cultural Anthropology in a Changing World 3.0 25.0
2723 v.4   Politics 112 - Australia - Political Ideas and Traditions, World Politics - Comparing Experiences 3.0 25.0
3680 v.6   Social History 111 - Social Welfare History, Australia and Great Britain 4.0 25.0
7365 v.4   Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity - Introduction to Doing Sociology 3.0 25.0
7366 v.4   Sociology 112 - Australian Society in the Global Economy 3.0 25.0
           
           

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