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SCWK5020: Social Work Theory and Practice
2025 unit information
This course introduces students to social work through an embodied teaching approach. Students will explore the subject matter through the perspectives of knowing, being, and doing and examine various theoretical perspectives supporting social work. Throughout the curriculum, students will reflect on how these perspectives can help promote social justice for marginalised individuals, families, and communities. Furthermore, students will critically reflect on their values and ethics and how they align with those of the social work profession. Finally, the course will provide opportunities for students to practice core social work skills in simulated real-life scenarios.
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Social Work |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Explain what social work is and its historical and contemporary context.
- LO2. Demonstrate your knowledge of social work theories and provide examples of how these theories may be applied in practice.
- LO3. Articulate the core values of social work and demonstrate how you would use the AASW Code of Ethics 2020 to inform your practice.
- LO4. Demonstrate your ability to apply critical reflection and critical reflexivity to practice scenarios.
- LO5. Demonstrate your ability to effectively engage and communicate verbally and in your professional writing.
- LO6. Demonstrate your understanding and respect for diversity and inclusion in practice.
- LO7. Demonstrate cultural humility and an understanding of working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People to support their priorities and aspirations.
- LO8. Demonstrate your professional accountability and integrity by being able to articulate your ethical reasoning.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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