James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

WS4503 - Social Work and Mental Health

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject offers an introduction to critical, theoretical and applied issues in relation to mental health practice. Providing an overview of mental health practice, this course emphasises social welfare practice, social justice and human rights approaches to mental health. The subject is interwoven with an intersectoral analysis, including gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic status.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:WS3515 PRE-REQ FOR STUDENTS ADMITTED TO (BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK) OR (ADMITTED TO MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK(PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING) AND ALLOW CONCURRENT ENROLMENT IN WS5516). WS2510 PRE REQ FOR STUDENTS ADMITTED TO BACHELOR OF ARTS HUMAN SERVICES MAJOR.
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
WS5603

Availabilities

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Abraham Francis
Contact hours:
  • 10 hours - 10 hours of study required per week.
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:statement of learning (60%); essay (40%).

    Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 22-Mar-2018
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Abraham Francis
    Contact hours:
    • 39 hours workshops/Seminars - ten hours of study required each week (includes workshop/seminar hours)
      Assessment:statement of learning (60%); essay (40%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 22-Mar-2018
      Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Abraham Francis
      Contact hours:
      • 39 hours workshops/Seminars - ten hours of study required each week (includes workshop/seminar hours)
        Assessment:statement of learning (60%); essay (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.