WS5516 - Foundations for Social Work Practice

Credit points:	03
Year:	2014
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts and Social Sciences (pre 2015)

Available to holders of a Bachelor degree who have been admitted to the MSW (Qualifying)

This subject introduces students to the key theoretical foundations, skills, processes and ethical concerns of social work. It particularly focuses on social justice as a primary impetus of Australian social work practice. Students will consider the relevant professional values and ethics including the use of the AASW professional Code of Ethics as a tool for unravelling ethical dilemmas in social work. Students are required to demonstrate a knowledge of relevant psychological concepts and empathic, respectful, interpersonal skills.

Learning Outcomes

• critical understanding of the history and context of social work practice in Australia;
• understanding and skills in core social work processes such as basic interviewing, communication and assessment skills;
• critical understanding of the values and ethics relevant to social work practice;
• understanding of and ability to apply core theoretical frameworks to practice.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

WS3516

Availabilities
Cairns, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2014
Face to face teaching 07-Apr-2014 to 11-Apr-2014 (Compulsory on campus workshop)
Coord/Lect:	Ms Jo Mensinga.
Assessment:	(60%); assignments (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.