James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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WS3514:04

Theories for Social Work Practice

Townsville, Cairns

Prerequisites: WS3512
Inadmissable Subject Combination: WS3511

26 lectures, 24 tutorials or the equivalent in mixed mode on-campus delivery. Second semester.

Available to level 3 BSW students.

Staff: Dr A McMahon, Ms R Frangos (Townsville campus); Ms G Galloway, Ms D Nilsson (Cairns campus).

A critical analysis of the theoretical models of social work practice; the development of personal practice models.

Learning Objectives:

  1. critically examine a wide range of social work theories;
  2. critically examine differing implications of social work theories for practice;
  3. extend practice skills and decisions based on this critique;
  4. develop a personal practice model based on social justice principles.

Assessment by written work and class presentation.

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