WS4514 - Theories for Social Work Practice

Credit points:	03
Year:	2019
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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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;
• Masters students will be expected to achieve these outcomes at advanced levels.

Prerequisites:	WS3515 OR ADMITTED TO COURSE CODE 103804 AND ALLOW CONCURRENT ENROLMENT IN WS5516
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	WS3511 WS5514

Availabilities
, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Contact hours:	10 hours - 10 hours of study required per week.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	(50%); assignments (50%).
, Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2019
Contact hours:	13 hours - Online lectures and discussion board activity 26 hours - Online collaborate sessions and other online activities
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	(50%); assignments (50%).

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