James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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WS4514 - Theories for Social Work Practice
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | WS3515 or (admitted to 103804 MSW(PQ) and allow concurrent enrolment in WS5516 or WS5517) |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
Subject Description
- 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
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (50%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: WS3511 WS5514
Availabilities
Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Abraham Francis |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Ann Carrington |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
Study Period 2, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ann Carrington |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Abraham Francis |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |