Courses Handbook 2008 - [ Archived ]

306124 v.1 Social Work Prior Studies Stream (Bachelor of Social Work)


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
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   300.0
  300.0
Year 1 Semester 1
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
306126 v.1   Social Policy and Welfare 101 3.0 25.0
310068 v.1   SW 243 - Statutory Social Work 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Study Period 7
306127 v.1   SW 127 - Practice Methods in Social Work 36.0 25.0
  25.0
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 37.5 75.0
  100.0
Year 2 Study Period 1
13196 v.4 #   Working in Aboriginal Contexts 300 3.0 25.0
4055 v.9 #   Working in Human Service Organisations 301 3.0 25.0
  50.0
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 Study Period 7
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 2
306129 v.1   SW 467 - Field Practice 2 37.5 75.0
4206 v.10 #   Social Policy 402 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
309024 v.1   SW 480 - Child Protection 24.0 25.0
309027 v.1   SW 481 - Introduction to Interpersonal Violence and Abuse 2.0 25.0
309054 v.1   SW 485 - Community Development 2.0 25.0
309055 v.1   SW 482 - Engaging Mental Health Praxis 24.0 25.0
309056 v.2   SW 483 - An Introduction to Narrative Practice 2.0 25.0
309255 v.1   SW 487 - The Arts in Counselling 24.0 25.0
310681 v.1   Human Rights Theory and Philosophy 401 3.0 25.0
310682 v.1   Human Rights History Across Cultures and Religions 402 3.0 25.0
7814 v.7   Social Perspectives on Ageing 492 2.0 25.0
7833 v.8   Sexology 350 3.0 25.0
#      Internal and external units
NB      Electives indicated are to reflect recognition of prior learning awarded
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