Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Units

4

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

3S + 5 intensive workshops

Prerequisite

SWSP3022

Recommended prerequisite

Assessment methods

Presentation, DVD recording, written assignments

Course enquiries

Professor Karen Healy and field based teaching staff

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 five full day 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