SPSW3015

Human Services and Community Welfare Practicum

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Humanities and Social Science

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2
Ourimbah	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

This course provides a mix of supervised field placement and on-campus workshops, which integrate knowledge, values and skills relevant to students' individual areas of inquiry and career path in the Human Services. The overall agency-based component is for 12 weeks which may be completed over the semester as a block or by part-time.

Objectives

On completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:
1. An understanding of, and experience in, organisational structures,policies and procedures and community programs.
2. Increased understanding of social issues and problems.
3. Increased knowledge of the range and role of government and non-government agencies in the social and community services sector.
4. An ability to design, implement and evaluate an appropriate agency-based project.
5. An ability to develop and extend understanding and analysis of the relationship between ideology, knowledge, theory, values, ethics and skills.
6. Increased awareness and understanding of use of self.
7. An ability to demonstrate initiative, autonomy and self-directed work practice.
8. An appreciation of, and ability to undertake team work.

Content

The course covers:
1. context analysis - organisation, policy, political, theoretical, philosophical aspects;
2. project design, implementation and evaluation;
3. fieldwork - skills, roles, responsibilities, ethical practices.

Replacing Course(s)

Transition

Not applicable.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

SPSW1001, SPSW1002 and SPSW2002 or equivalent.
SOCA1100, SOCS2400 or equivalent.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Problem Based Learning
Field Study
Experience Based Learning
Individual Supervision
Practical
Seminar
Student Projects

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Mid Placement Report, 1,500 words, due mid semester.
Essays / Written Assignments	Final Field Placement Report, 2,500 words, due end of semester (Academic week 14).

Contact Hours

Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables