Working in Human Service Organisations (SWSP3011)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Companion
SWSP3155
Assessment methods
Journal,essay
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Maree Petersen ()
Dr Maree Petersen (m.petersen@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Assists students to understand, analyse and work with a wide range of human service organisations. Implications of the centrality of organisations for social work and the skills and knowledge required to work in organisations are explored. Theories and concepts to guide effective social work in organisational contexts are developed, explained and applied to practice situations. This subject requires reflection by students on the experiences gained through their practicum placements. The Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) 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. SWSP3011 contains content in the curriculum area number 1: Constructions of social work purpose, place, and practice.
