Theorising Social Work Practice (SWSP7255)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2015
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
W
Restricted
restricted to Master of Social Work students
Assessment methods
Papers, presentation, essay
Course enquiries
Course description
This course introduces students to the intellectual foundations of social work practice relevant to the contemporary institutional environments of professional practice. It will provide the base for advanced study in social work practice and for participation in knowledge building and utilisation. The objectives of the course are to: examine the development and use of theory in practice; analyse the historical and geographical origins of contemporary theories for practice; identify and critically analyse key contemporary practice approaches and engage students in building theories for practice grounded in their professional practice. Students are to undertake this course towards to the start of their MSW degree.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |