James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

WS2014:04

Community and Organisational Practice

Townsville, Cairns, Mackay

HECS Band 1

26 hours lectures, 24 hours tutorials or the equivalent in mixed mode on-campus delivery. Semester 2.

Staff: Ms R Lynn, Dr W Earles (Cairns campus).

Subject builds on foundation knowledge and skills development considered in WS2011.

Learning Objectives:

1. increased awareness of social welfare practices, from a social justice perspective;
2. familiarity with the application of social welfare practice theories in community and organisational settings.

Assessment by presentations and/or written assessments: organisational practice (50%); community practice (50%).