Advanced Social Work Field Practice Course in Child, Youth and Family (SWSP4178)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
4
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3S3W
Prerequisite
SWSP3022
Recommended prerequisite
SWSP3028 or SWSP3016
Assessment methods
Presentation, DVD recording, written assignments
Course enquiries
Dr Debby Lynch
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
This course will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and skill base for advanced practice with children, young people and families. In weekly seminars and a series of intensive workshops, the focus will be on practice in both statutory and non-government service organisations. The skills addressed in this course include: assessment and decision-making; inclusive and participatory approaches to practice; working with children and young people in statutory and non-statutory environments; professional and legal writing skills in child, youth and family work; working with parents and other care givers; and understanding and application of evidence in practice. Students will attend weekly 3 hour seminars and weekly 3 hour workshops during the semester.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |