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: Ms G Galloway (Cairns campus).
This subject further explores and critically analyses the major groupings of theories within social work practice and the historical and ideological foundations of such theories are studied and compared. Students will further extend their practice philosophy and skills within these theoretical frameworks, on a foundation of social justice principles.
Learning Objectives:
- critically examine a wide range of social work theories;
- critically examine differing implications of social work theories for practice;
- extend practice skills and decisions based on this critique;
- implement/develop practice, based on social justice principles.
Assessment by written work and class presentation.