| Offered at: | (S, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | S Nipperess (S) |
| Prerequisite: | HSW101 |
| Contact hours: | 1 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require computer access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit examines the role of social work across a number of fields of practice. With a focus on mental health, it explores the construction of complex personal and social problems; methods of social work practice; social work values and attitudes; service user perspectives and experiences; and the context of service delivery. The unit aims to build on and extend students' understanding of critical social work theory and practice.
Assessment
Assignment 1 (2000 words) 50%, assignment 2 (2000 words) 50%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $706 | $706 | $2087 | $2268 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.