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Social Work Practice: Individuals, Families & Groups 1 - SOCW2003
Science students

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://socialwork.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: SOCW1001, SOCW1002 or SOCW2007
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Builds on the practice skills that students were introduced to in earlier courses. Explores structuring the first and subsequent meetings with individuals and families; engaging clients; goal setting; multi-dimensional assessment in relation to individuals and families; exploration of problems in their relational and social contexts and case management. Focuses on understanding models of group work, group development and process. Encourages critical appraisal of models of direct practice.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Articulate a framework for assessing individuals and families within a historical, relational and socio-cultural context
  • Demonstrate skills of empathic engagement and problem analysis
  • Formulate assessments and negotiate goals for assisting individuals and families
  • Describe the principles involved in planning and forming groups
  • Identify group processes and the stages of group development in a range of social work groups.

Assessment

  • Written assignment - 40%
  • Exam - 50%
  • Class participation - 10%

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