WEL505 Child Welfare: Policy and Practice (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Human Services (HUSER)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
The central theme of this subject is the examination of psychological theories concerning children's developmental needs and well being, and their relationship to and congruency with social policy and practice concerning children. Special attention will be paid to the role of the law and the legal system as instruments of social policy.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: WEL505
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 previously completed WEL-5058 MSocSc (Welfare & Social Policy) students only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to conduct an extensive analysis of significant literature in relation to the central theme of the subject;
Be able to select, study and report on a specific area of social policy and practice with children in relation to the significant psychological developmental needs of children;
Be able to produce an annotated bibliography on key literature related to their final report;
Have an awareness of the role of the law in child welfare policy.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
The psychological component will concentrate on dependence, attachment, bonding, identity and separation. The law and the child. Topics 1 and 2 will then be related to the following: . Child protection . Child abuse . Child custody and access . Restoration . Fostering . Adoption . Wardship
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 2 day residential school.
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.