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This course provides a professional education in the field of social work. It develops the students' ability to work within a complex, uncertain and contested social work practice environment by developing their professional competencies. Students undertake studies in social work theory and practice, research, politics, policy, law, and ethics, with particular reference to the relevance of this knowledge to practise in regional, rural and remote settings. The curriculum is designed to develop social workers who are able to understand and meet the Practice Standards for Social Workers (AASW, 2013).
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students are required to undertake two 14-week social work field placements.
This course has been Accredited by: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Students can apply for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Graduates are eligible for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
Students who elect to study online will be required to attend on-campus activities for a minimum of 5 days per semester in order to meet the accreditation requirements of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| RPS1100 | Communication for the Professions | 15 |
| SWK1106 | Psychology for Social Work | 15 |
| SWK1110 | Introduction to Professional Practice | 15 |
| SWK1112 | Introduction to Social Research | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| RPS1130 | Rural, Regional and Remote Community Development | 15 |
| SWK1102 | Philosophy, Knowledge and Ethics | 15 |
| SWK1103 | Culture and Daily Life | 15 |
| SWK1107 | Introduction to Australian Society | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SWK2104 * | Human Behaviour in the Social Environment | 15 |
| SWK2108 | Addictions and Practice | 15 |
| SWK2111 | Aboriginal Histories of the Present | 15 |
| SWK2116 | Gender, Families and Professional Practice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SWK2010 | Theory and Practice for Child Protection | 15 |
| SWK2112 | Australian Politics and Policy | 15 |
| SWK2114 | Community Health and Well-being | 15 |
| SWK2115 | Human Rights and Social Justice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| RPS3110 | Applied Research Methods | 15 |
| SWK3110 | Organisational Contexts | 15 |
| SWK3112 | Social Work Theory and Practice 1: Advanced Interpersonal Skills | 15 |
| SWK3113 | Social Work and Mental Health | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SWK3116 | Field Placement 1 | 45 |
| SWK3121 | Social Work Theory and Practice 2: A Focus on Theories | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SWK4106 | Social Policy | 15 |
| SWK4110 | Legal and Ethical Practice | 15 |
| SWK4111 | Social Work Theory and Practice 3: Collective Interventions | 15 |
| SWK4120 | Social Work Project | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SWK4116 | Field Placement 2 | 45 |
| SWK4121 | Social Work Theory and Practice 4: Activism and Social Change | 15 |
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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