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SWK402 - Integrated Methods in Social Work

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Social Work

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(SWK458)

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (SWK302)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit examines advanced practice models and theories currently used in a range of social work fields of practice. Students are assisted in integrating social work knowledge, practice theories, values and modes of practice in developing a personal practice approach. Critical reflection is utilized as a basis for ongoing professional learning. This unit is provided predominantly online however all students must complete 5 days of face to face intensive at CDU Casuarina campus to meet AASW accreditation requirements.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Synthesise and apply core theoretical and practice frameworks to social work practice.
2.	Assess and determine suitable practice approaches that will assist individuals, families, groups and communities to achieve the required outcome.
3.	Apply a range of skills and techniques appropriate to social work practice with diverse client groups.
4.	Implement reflective learning techniques and skills that assist ongoing professional development.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Video (10 minutes)	20%	1 - Synthesise and apply core theoretical and practice frameworks to social work practice. 2 - Assess and determine suitable practice approaches that will assist individuals, families, groups and communities to achieve the required outcome. 3 - Apply a range of skills and techniques appropriate to social work practice with diverse client groups.
2.	Essay (2000-2500 words)	40%	1 - Synthesise and apply core theoretical and practice frameworks to social work practice. 2 - Assess and determine suitable practice approaches that will assist individuals, families, groups and communities to achieve the required outcome. 3 - Apply a range of skills and techniques appropriate to social work practice with diverse client groups. 4 - Implement reflective learning techniques and skills that assist ongoing professional development.
3.	Written reflections (5 x 400 words)	40%	1 - Synthesise and apply core theoretical and practice frameworks to social work practice. 2 - Assess and determine suitable practice approaches that will assist individuals, families, groups and communities to achieve the required outcome. 3 - Apply a range of skills and techniques appropriate to social work practice with diverse client groups. 4 - Implement reflective learning techniques and skills that assist ongoing professional development.

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	ITV,OLR
2024	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	ITV,OLR	View

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ITV: This unit will be delivered/part-delivered intensively in this teaching period rather than over the full semester.

OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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