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
Class participation, presentation, essay, mid-semester examination, recording and analysis.
Course enquiries
Prof Karen Healy
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 |