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.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Maureen Long
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maureen 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 |