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SWK705 Doctoral Dissertation (Part Time) (64)

CSU Discipline Area: Human Services (HUSER)

Duration: Four sessions

Abstract:

This is an independent research programme. Students produce a thesis by applying knowledge gained in prerequisite doctoral subjects and reflecting on their own social work practice.

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Session 1
Distance Wagga Wagga
Session 2
Distance Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SWK705

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Assumed Knowledge:

SWK701 and SWK702 and SWK703 and SWK704

Enrolment restrictions:

Restricted to students enrolled in the Doctor of Social Work.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- be able to demonstrate an ability to critically investigate applied and theoretical problems in social work
- be able to demonstrate the ability to apply the standards and skills developed during doctoral coursework to the completion of the doctoral dissertation or portfolio
- be able to demonstrate their capacity to produce written work of a very high standard

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- production of an independent research thesis

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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.