Fields of Social Work Practice A

Subject 196-010 (2008)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Thirty hours of seminars between 23 February and 11 May
Total Time Commitment: Students are expected to devote approximately 7 hours per week to this subject.(30 contact hours, 20 hours class preparation and reading, 20 hours assessment related tasks. Total time commitment = 70 hours)
Prerequisites: 196-200 Social Work Theory & Practice 1.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's courses. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Course Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Dr Fiona McDermott
Subject Overview:

This subject consists of a number of options that focus on social work practice with different populations and settings, such as children and families; ageing, mental health; women; indigenous studies; health; psychiatric disability; local government; intellectual disability; alcohol and drugs; and immigration. The subject is intended to enable students to increase their understanding of the policy and practice context of multi-method social work in a major field of practice.

Assessment: A written assignment of 4000 words (due at the end of semester). A hurdle requirement of a minimum 80% attendance of seminars required.
Prescribed Texts: A subject reader will be available from the Bookroom at the beginning of semester
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • be able to critically analyse texts, policy documents and practices;
  • be able to understand social, cultural, organisational and ethical contexts of practice;
  • be able to link theory to practice;
  • be able to undertake independent research.
Notes:

The subject dates and HECS/course fee census date for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.

The disciplines of Nursing and Social Work are now co-managed within the Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences. At the time of publication Social Work subjects are under the administrative management of the School of Nursing.

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