WS2511 - Professional Values and Ethics
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2018 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
This subject studies the values and ethics which underpin professional practice in social work and community welfare, in the context of social and moral philosophy.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain ethical theory and alternative philosophical perspectives on the nature of ethics;
- Identify value conflicts and ethical dilemmas in order to engage ethical professional action;
- Analyse and apply a number of ethical decision-making frameworks, guidelines, principles and processes to manage value conflicts and ethical dilemmas;
- Critically reflect on and evaluate actions and outcomes of ethical decision-making.
| Assumed Knowledge: | To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level |
| Prerequisites: | WS1006 OR 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 STUDY AT TERTIARY LEVEL |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | WS2019 |
Availabilities | |
| External, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 22-Mar-2018 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Amanda Nickson |
| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU and Other |
| Assessment: | essays (50%); case study (50%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Participation in collaborate and online tutorials |
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.