Direct Practice 1 (SWSP7177)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 1.5 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
SWSP2077
Restricted
Restricted to MSocWkSt students
Assessment methods
Simulation, workbook, essay, and casenote
Course enquiries
Doctor Paddy O'Regan ()
Dr Paddy O'Regan (p.oregan@uq.edu.au)
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
Social work practice is understood in relation to a number of methods. Students will be taught, and are expected to demonstrate, competence in basic communication skills and two methods of social work practice with individuals. The Master of Social Work (Q) 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. SWSP7177 contains content in all five curriculum areas. 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
