Working in Human Service Organisations (SWSP3011)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3W
Incompatible
SW341 or SW450
Companion
SWSP3077 or SWSP3155 or SWSP3160 or HSER2001
Assessment methods
Journal,essay
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Course Profile |
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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.