WS4514 - Theories for Social Work Practice

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

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 Outcomes

• 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.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:	(WS3515 OR WS3516) and WS3503
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	WS3511 WS5514

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator:	Mr Chris Williams
Lecturer:	Mr Peter Jones.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	presentations (50%); assignments (50%).
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator:	Mr Chris Williams
Lecturer:	Mr Peter Jones.
Contact hours:	10 hours - 10 hours of study required per week.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	(50%); assignments (50%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator:	Ms Jo Mensinga
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	presentations (50%); assignments (50%).
Mackay, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coord/Lect:	Mr Chris Williams.
Contact hours:	26 hours tutorials
Assessment:	presentations (50%); assignments (50%).

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