SWRK2200
20 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
Learning in this course addresses three domains of social work practice: 1. Grief and Loss2. Mental Health 3. DisabilityStudents work through major social work methods of intervention: casework, group work, community work and social action; and develop competence in articulating the theoretical bases for assessments and decision-making for practice. Self-awareness, analysis of political contexts and commitment to social justice goals are fundamental themes.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Analyse historical and contemporary conceptions of mental health, disability, and grief and loss in social work.
2. Identify the various social work roles in mental health, disability, and grief and loss.
3. Examine and articulate personal values, assumptions and beliefs in response to practice scenarios and course content.
4. Assess national and state legislation relevant to the areas of mental health, disability, grief and loss.
5. Display social work skills in assessment models, risk assessment procedures, and working in groups.
6. Critique and apply a range of social work theories relevant to mental health, disability, and grief and loss.
Content
Domains of Social Work Practice:
1. Grief and Loss
2. Mental Health
3. Disability
Methods of Social Work Practice:
- Casework
- Groupwork
- Community Work
- Social Action
Current Social Work theories and application to practice scenarios
Class time is spent in discussion, small group work, and group presentations. Students are expected to integrate learning from SWRK2001 with learning in this course as they build knowledge and skill in key methods and fields of social work practice.
Review of Progress
This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.
Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.
Requisite
To enrol in this course students must be active in the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [12317] program and must have successfully completed
SWRK1010 (previously SWRK1001),
SWRK1020 (previously SWRK1002), and
SWRK2001, and have successfully completed or be concurrently enrolled in
SWRK2003.
Assessment items
Presentation: Individual Task 1
Written Assignment: Individual Task 2
Presentation: Group Task 1
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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