HCS103 Fields of Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Human Services (HUSER)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The subject traces the evolution of the practice of social welfare and social work, and the profession. It provides a critical orientation to a range of fields of practice and population groups in our society, highlighting practice dilemmas.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HCS103
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Not for students who have completed SWK326
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of practice in the social services and the historical development of social service practice and the social work profession
- be able to demonstrate knowledge of the range of vulnerabilities and contexts of practice
- be able to understand and participate in discussions that reflect the contested nature of social services
- be able to identify and draw on relevant foundation knowledge from other disciplines that inform professional practice
- be able to engage in current debates surrounding professional intervention in a variety of contexts
- be able to identify and discuss ethical and practice issues and dilemmas that arise in specific fields of practice
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to practice - Social service practice and the social work profession - Contested aspects of practice - values, methods and models - Practitioner autonomy in the organisational context of practice - Fields of practice, including: Health Income security and employment Child protection Criminal justice and corrections International social work - Vulnerable to disadvantage Indigenous people Cultural minorities Children and families Women Ageing Young people Disability People in rural areas
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.