Lifespan, Culture and Disability (SWSP7044)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
2L1T
Restricted
Restricted to Master of Social Work Studies students
Assessment methods
Quiz, presentation, exam.
Course enquiries
Dr Dorothee Holscher (d.holscher@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course covers theories and models of relating to human development over the complete span of life from conception to older age. It examines the application of this knowledge to social work practice with a particular focus on children and young people, disability and ageing. The course considers the effects of cultural diversity and adversity on people throughout their lifespan. The Master of Social Work (Q) program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The AASW Accreditation Standards (2020) stipulate that accredited social work programs are required to include content that addresses the five core curriculum areas listed below. SWSP7044 contains content in all five curriculum areas. 1. Constructions of social work purpose, place, and practice 2. Power, oppression, and exploitation 3. The history and contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 4. Culture, identity, and discrimination 5. Psychosocial health and wellbeing across the lifecycle