Online Courses Handbook 2003

306124 v.1 Social Work Prior Studies Stream

Introduction
This stream provides for students who have completed a minimum of two years of a degree in the behavioural or social sciences or equivalent, at a recognised university and are seeking a professional qualification in social work. It encompasses 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 tosocial work praxis. It builds on and incorporates previous learning and facilitates the development of social work understandings and skills 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 Summer Period

13196 v.3 Working in Aboriginal Contexts 300 3.0 25.0

4055 v.8 Social Administration 301 3.0 25.0

50.0

Year 1 Semester 1

10016 v.5 SW 231- Statutory Work 3.0 25.0

2803 v.5 Law (Social Work) 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 5.0 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 32.0 75.0

100.0

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 Winter Period

306126 v.1 Social Policy and Welfare 101 10.0 25.0

4208 v.10 SW 490 - Option 1 2.0 25.0

50.0

# External units only.

NB Electives indicated are to reflect recognition of prior learning awarded.

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