Courses Handbook 2008 - [ Archived ]

306123 v.1 Social Work Standard Stream (Bachelor of Social Work)


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 3.0 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 3.0 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 37.5 100.0
  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
3677 v.10   SW 322 - Community Social Work 3.0 25.0
3678 v.8   Research Methods 303 3.0 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 Credit
1973 v.5   Anthropology 112 - Anthropology in a Globalising World 3.0 25.0
2723 v.5   Political Ideas and International Relations 112 3.0 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
7365 v.5   Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity 3.0 25.0
7366 v.4   Sociology 112 - Australian Society in the Global Economy 3.0 25.0
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