Introduction to Social Work (SWSP1033)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
2L1T
Assessment methods
Reflection, video, exam.
Course enquiries
Doctor John Drayton ()
Dr John Drayton
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
Introduces students to various elements of social work: purpose, values, ethics, knowledge and theory for practice and provides opportunity for students to develop analytical skills for outcome directed and critical reflective practice. The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The AASW Accreditation Standards (2020) stipulate that accredited social work programs are required to include content that addresses the five core curriculum areas listed below. SWSP1033 contains content in curriculum areas 1, 2, 3 and 5. 1. Constructions of social work purpose, place, and practice 2. Power, oppression, and exploitation 3. The history and contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 4. Culture, identity, and discrimination 5. Psychosocial health and wellbeing across the lifecycle
