swp4fpa fields of soc wk pract a
FIELDS OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE A
SWP4FPA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject the objective is to demonstrate how the aspects of social work combine in specific fields of practice, how fields of practice interrelate and the application of generic skills and the significance of all aspects of context when planning and implementing intervention. Students will be introduced to the psycho-social and research knowledge base of a social problem area, key debates, policies, program and service delivery and skills required to undertake beginning level practice in a particular field. This subjects builds on and integrates the core social work knowledge, skills and values that students have studied in earlier parts of the course. Mental Health and Child Protection are the two fields of practice considered.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW), HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM (MSW) or EBOCE (Outreach & Community Education), EBTP (BTeachPrimary), EBTS (BTeachSecondary), EBTOCE (BTeaching Community & Outreach). All others require coordinators approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Good practice in child protection | Recommended | Tilbury, C, Osmond, J, Wilson, S and Clark, J 2007 | PEARSONS EDUCATION AUSTRALIA, NSW |
| Readings | Social work practice in mental health: an introduction | Recommended | Bland, R, Renouf, N and Tullgren, A 2009 | ALLEN & UNWIN, NSW |
| Readings | Working with denied child abuse: the resolutions approach | Recommended | Turnell, A and Essex, S 2006 | OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS, UK |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Hodgkin
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes commence in 2nd week of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual essay | 30 | |
| one 2,000-word individual report | 45 | |
| one team report equivalent to 1,500-words | 25 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Gardner
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes commence in 2nd week of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual essay | 30 | |
| one 2,000-word individual report | 45 | |
| one team report equivalent to 1,500-words | 25 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes commence in 2nd week of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual essay | 30 | |
| one 2,000-word individual report | 45 | |
| one team report equivalent to 1,500-words | 25 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes commence in 2nd week of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual essay | 30 | |
| one 2,000-word individual report | 45 | |
| one team report equivalent to 1,500-words | 25 |