Area: | Department of Social Work and Social Policy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Co Requisite(s): | 306126 (v.1) Social Policy and Welfare 101
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Syllabus: | Examination of professional practice in the fields of counselling, group and family work and advocacy. The focus is on the exploration of theoretical frameworks in forming these models of social work practice and the development of skills relating for working with individuals, families and groups. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Identified theoretical concepts and models of counselling, group process and family dynamics. Defined and developed the skills necessary for social work practice. Integrated contemporary theoriesand practices with innovative therapeutic interventions. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Elliot, B., Mulroney, L. and O'Neil, D. (2000), Promoting family change: the optimism factor. Australia, Allen and Unwin. Kilpatrick, A. and Holland, T. (1999), Working with Families, an integrative model by level of need. Boston, Allen and Unwin. |
Unit Texts: | Seden, J. (1999), Counselling Skills in Social Work Practice. Buckingham, Open Univesity Press. Johnson, D. and Johnson, F. (2000), Joining Together Group Theory and Group Skills. Boston, Allyn and Bacon. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Exam Paper 30%, Group or Family Process Report 30%, Major Assignment 40%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90501 Social Work | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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