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306124 v.1 Social Work Prior Studies Stream

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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
1638	v.7	#	Behavioural Science 171	3.0	25.0
			OR
13019	v.2	#	Psychology 123	3.0	25.0
306125	v.1		SW 126 - Introduction to Social Work Context and Practice	10.0	25.0
306126	v.1		Social Policy and Welfare 101	10.0	25.0
306127	v.1		SW 127 - Practice Methods in Social Work	7.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 1
10016	v.5		SW 231- Statutory Work	3.0	25.0
306128	v.1		SW 265 - Field Practice 1	32.0	75.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
13196	v.3		Working in Aboriginal Contexts 300	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
3677	v.10		SW 322 - Community Social Work	3.0	25.0
4055	v.8		Social Administration 301	3.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
2803	v.5		Law (Social Work) 210	3.0	25.0
306129	v.1		SW 467 - Field Practice 2	31.0	75.0
					100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2802	v.6	#	Behavioural Science 271	3.0	25.0
3676	v.8	#	SW 321 - Critical Reflective Praxis	3.0	25.0
4206	v.10		Social Policy 402	3.5	25.0
4208	v.10		SW 490 - Option 1	2.0	25.0
					100.0
#	External units only.
NB	Electives indicated are to reflect recognition of prior learning awarded.

 

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