Unit details
HSW714 - Professional Practice in Social Work A
| Offered at: | (X, CBD) |
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| Credit point(s): | 3 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.375 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H703 Master of Social Work |
| Unit chair: | D Ashworth (S) |
| Prerequisite: | At least four units including HSW701, HSW703 and one other HSW7xx coded unit. |
| Corequisite: | HSW702 |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit aims to provide opportunities for students to integrate theory with practice and develop the required skills and knowledge base to meet the Association of Social Workers Practice Standards (2003). The content of this unit will be largely shaped by the context in which the field placement is undertaken. Even so there are generic areas that will be covered during all field placements, either through engagement with direct client work, in professional supervision, on DSO or during informal dialogue with agency personnel.
Assessment
Ungraded Pass (UP) or Fail is used for this unit which will require for UP successful completion of:
- 70 days supervised field practicum in an agency setting
- Critical incident report (1500 words)
- Regular journaling using critical reflection
- Participation on weekly DSO discussion
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $2118 | $2118 | $2118 | $6084 | $7842 |
* 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.
