The Social Policy Context of Social Work Practice (SWSP7222)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Seminar hours
Incompatible
SWSP3222, POLY7000
Restricted
Restricted to Master of Social Work Studies students
Assessment methods
Social policy issue analysis; briefing report; critical analysis of a social policy.
Course enquiries
Michele Foster
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
The course examines the context and challenges for social policy in Australia, and provides a foundation for understanding the social policy context of social work practice. The course examines how social policy is developed as well as current policy issues. It focuses on the development of knowledge and skills to analyse social policy debates and participate in policy making processes.
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 |