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306124 v.1 Social Work Prior Studies Stream


Introduction

This stream provides for students who have completed a degree or a minimum of two years of a degree in the behavioural or social sciences at a recognised university and are seeking a professional qualification in social work. It assumes a previous knowledge of and builds on a broad base of social and behavioural science subjects in combination with the study of social work theory and practice, in both class and field settings. It focuses on the development of theoretical and practical knowledge and understandings that are integral to social work praxis including working with individuals and families, groups and communities, social policy and administration and research inquiry.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1

  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   300.0
  300.0

Year 1 Semester 1

10016 v.5   SW 231 - Statutory Work 3.0 25.0
2803 v.6 # Law (Social Issues) 210 3.0 25.0
306125 v.1   SW 126 - Introduction to Social Work Context and Practice 5.0 25.0
306127 v.1   SW 127 - Practice Methods in Social Work 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

1638 v.7   Behavioural Science 171 3.0 25.0
  OR  
13019 v.2 # Psychology 123 3.0 25.0
306128 v.1   SW 265 - Field Practice 1 31.0 75.0
  100.0

Year 1 Winter Period

306126 v.1   Social Policy and Welfare 101 6.0 25.0
  25.0

Year 2 Semester 1

2802 v.6   Behavioural Science 271 3.0 25.0
2804 v.8 # Research Inquiry 304 3.0 25.0
  OR  
3678 v.8   Research Methods 303 3.0 25.0
3676 v.8   SW 321 - Critical Reflective Praxis 3.0 25.0
3677 v.10   SW 322 - Community Social Work 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

306129 v.1   SW 467 - Field Practice 2 31.0 75.0
4206 v.10 # Social Policy 402 3.5 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Study Period 1 (Summer)

13196 v.4 # Working in Aboriginal Contexts 300 3.0 25.0
4055 v.8 # Social Administration 301 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Winter Period

  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  25.0
 
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
7814 v.6   Social Gerontology 492 2.0 25.0
7833 v.7   Sexology 350 3.0 25.0
309024 v.1   SW 480 - Child Protection 2.0 25.0
309027 v.1   SW 481 - Introduction to Interpersonal Violence and Abuse 2.0 25.0
309054 v.1   SW 485 - Community Development 24.0 25.0
309055 v.1   SW 482 - Engaging Mental Health Praxis 2.0 25.0
309056 v.1   SW 483 - An Introduction to Narrative Counselling 2.0 25.0
309057 v.1   SW 484 - Keeping Gender on the Agenda - Women and Society in the 21t Century 2.0 25.0
309058 v.1   SW 486 - Rethinking Young People and The Social 2.0 25.0
309255 v.1   SW 487 - The Arts in Counselling 2.0 25.0
 
# Internal and External units.
NB Electives indicated are to reflect recognition of prior learning awarded.
 
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