Theoretical Approaches to Social Work Practice PG (12016.1)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Intensive |
UC - Canberra, Online |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Discipline Of Social Work | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Social Work- After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit has an in-person on-campus intensive component. This unit focuses on developing a framework of practice for working directly with individuals, groups and families. Students will explore the various approaches, models and theories of social work practice focusing on systems theory, strengths-based approaches, crisis theory, anti-oppressive approaches, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution focused and group and family-based models. Further students will develop skills in working with service users and carers in an experiential learning environment through engagement with case scenarios and simulated practice settings.
1. Analyse, synthesise and communicate social work theories, approaches and models;
2. Critically apply knowledge of theories, skills and processes in social work practice scenarios; and
3. Demonstrate ability to work with service users, carers, groups, communities and stakeholders and colleagues irrespective of age, gender, disability, socio-economic background, ethnicity, or sexuality.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
12013 Working with Diverse Communities PG AND
12014 Psychosocial Health across the Lifecycle PG AND
12015 Ethical and Legal Contexts of Social Work Practice PG
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Analyse, synthesise and communicate social work theories, approaches and models;
2. Critically apply knowledge of theories, skills and processes in social work practice scenarios; and
3. Demonstrate ability to work with service users, carers, groups, communities and stakeholders and colleagues irrespective of age, gender, disability, socio-economic background, ethnicity, or sexuality.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
Prerequisites
12012 Social Work in Global, Regional and Local Contexts PG AND12013 Working with Diverse Communities PG AND
12014 Psychosocial Health across the Lifecycle PG AND
12015 Ethical and Legal Contexts of Social Work Practice PG
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024, 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 6 | 21 October 2024 | Intensive | Dr Tanya Lawlis |
2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 3 | 12 May 2025 | Intensive | Dr Tanya Lawlis |
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