Social Work (Qualifying)
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
| No. | Course learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Understand the importance of social work values and practices within societal and global contexts. |
| 2 | Demonstrate understanding of theories of human development and behaviour, and how these theories support and inform social work practice. |
| 3 | Articulate the values, processes and outcomes of social work and how they apply to various contexts. |
| 4 | Demonstrate awareness of social policy, in line with legislation, legal frameworks, procedures and practices, and how these impact people from various backgrounds. |
| 5 | Identify and critically reflect on ethical dilemmas, and use relevant social work theories in problem solving. |
| 6 | Promote social work values, responsibilities and objectives in professional practice. |
| 7 | Demonstrate knowledge of differences within Australian society, such as culture, age, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation and economic status. |
| 8 | Adapt and modify practice in order to reflect respect for clients from diverse backgrounds or needs. |
| 9 | Incorporate knowledge from other disciplines, in particular, the social and behavioural sciences. |
| 10 | Demonstrate the appropriate skills in order to communicate effectively with agencies, policy makers, stakeholders and clients from various backgrounds and needs. |
