STAT100 to SWTP404
STAT100 Statistics and Probability
10 cp
Prerequisites STAT100: Mathematics (not General Mathematics) (NSW), Further Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Vic) assumed. STAT201: One 100-level MATH or STAT unit
Teaching Organisation 4 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent. An introduction to a range of statistical concepts.
This unit provides and introduction to a range of statistical concepts and extends the theory of probability to more complex situations.
STAT102 Business Statistics
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation 4 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
This unit provides the student with a modern approach to business statistics. It entails the interpretation of results, with an emphasis on concepts and ideas and the integration of statistical thinking with other business activities. By applying this approach, the student is enabled to achieve a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of statistics.
STAT103 Applied Statistics
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation This unit is taught in the distance education mode and is presented in two parts. Part one consists of 12 topics presented over 12 weeks. There will be a new module (topic) every week. Each module consists of required reading, outcomes, key terms, summary or required reading and an assessment item. Part two consists of residential school sessions.
This unit provides the student with a practical approach to business statistics. It entails the interpretation of results, with an emphasis on concepts and ideas and the integration of statistical thinking with other business activities. By applying this approach, the student is enabled to achieve a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of statistics.
SWTP300 Theories of Justice Administration
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory classes and self-directed packages may be utilised. Duration: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
The unit explores theoretical orientations to justice and correctional methodologies, including notions of social justice and human rights, and philosophical and spiritual/theological perspectives on the human person. The following theoretical discourses will be reviewed and considered in relation to justice and corrections: Social Pathology, Social Disorganisation, Value Conflict, Deviant Behaviour, Labelling, Critical Theory, Feminism, Constructionist, Postmodernism and Post-structuralism. Students will be introduced to a framework for managing competing theories in the workplace. The unit examines the history, development and trends of “justice” with an emphasis on the Australian context.
SWTP301 Current issues in Justice and Corrections
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory classes and self-directed packages may be utilised. Duration: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
The purpose of this unit is to examine current issues in justice and corrections. The unit will analyse the complexity of current expectations of correctional institutions (and the justice system) including issues such as HIV/AIDS, suicidal behaviour, addictions, mental health, management of diversity populations (Indigenous, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, women, aged cohorts).
SWTP302 Ethics, Justice and Corrections
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, and self-directed packages may be utilised. Duration: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
This unit seeks to give students an understanding of the concept of justice and introduces them to some current theories of ethics, including a consideration of the philosophical and religious sources of ethics. A study of these provides a foundation for critical reflection on contemporary issues in justice and corrections. The distinction between law and ethics will be central to the study.
The unit is practically oriented and analyses a range of ethical issues pertinent to the profession. These fall into three categories: those related to the nature, limits and types of criminal justice and punishment; issues linked to the duty of care, the dignity of the human person, the obligation to care for the vulnerable (especially people from Indigenous groups, the mentally ill, those from non-English speaking backgrounds, those with limited academic background); and thirdly, issues related to professional competence, standards and corruption.
SWTP303 Case Management
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, and self-directed packages may be utilised. Duration: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
The unit explores theoretical orientations to case management as a service delivery approach. Students will examine history and contemporary applications of case management (internationally and Australian context). Attention will be given to the examination of the characteristics of case management and the principles underpinning its practice. Students will examine models of case management, discourses of service delivery and expectations of practitioners working within this service delivery approach. Particular attention will be given to the application of case management in justice and correctional environments.
SWTP304 Critical Incident Management
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory classes and self-directed packages may be utilised to introduce and explore the contexts of justice studies. Duration: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
This unit is a reflective practice unit. Student will apply the theory to their practice. It will examine international literature on critical incident management practices, and cultural differences reflected in this literature. It will also examine patterns of critical incident development, including pre-conditions, escalating factors, incident management techniques and strategies, human resource management and the nature of debriefing.
SWTP305 Managing in the Workplace
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory classes and self-directed packages may be utilised to introduce and explore the contexts of justice studies. Duration: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
The unit is an applied study building on current work practice. The content will explore contemporary perspectives on the workplace including: managing self in the workplace, thriving in teams, managing others, managing in an organisation and managing resources. The unit will have an emphasis on the context within which managers and workers operate.
SWTP306 Indigenous and Diverse Groups
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory classes and self-directed packages may be utilised to introduce and explore the contexts of justice studies. Duration: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
The unit recognises the impact of disadvantage of particular individuals and groups in the justice system. The nature of marginalisation, factors contributing to and maintaining disadvantage, and the consequences of experiencing disadvantage will be analysed. Particular attention will be paid to the unique experience of Indigenous Australians in the justice system. In addition the unit will address the issues that arise for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Attention will also be given to the issues for women and young people in the system and the emergent issue for older people in institutional environments.
SWTP307 Workplace Research and Learning
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory classes and self-directed packages may be utilised to introduce and explore the contexts of justice studies. Duration: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
The unit identifies the importance of lifelong learning in the workplace and teaches skills in work-based research and communication. The skills of action research are central to participant observation and learning and are utilised to assist workers to analyse learning in the workplace and their own work. Workers will be expected to develop skills in recognising issue complexity, develop valid tools of analysis and apply action research skills to enhance workplace learning.
SWTP308 Introduction to Social Work
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, WebCT and self-directed packages may be utilised.
This unit will introduce students to a range of social, political and economic ideologies and frameworks for understanding how problems are socially constructed. The unit will provide students with an understanding of how different social policy responses are developed in relation to changing conceptions of social ‘problems’. In particular, the unit will examine the impacts of globalisation, rapid technological change and increasing social diversity over the past thirty years on different sections of society. The unit will also explore the history of the social work profession and the different professional responses to prevailing social and economic transformations. Three different human services contexts are examined to help students gain an understanding of the diverse and dynamic nature of social work.
SWTP309 Theoretical Frameworks for Social Work Practice
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, WebCT and self-directed packages may be utilised to introduce and explore theory and practice of social work.
The purpose of this unit will be to provide students with a critical understanding of the major current theoretical frameworks in social work practice, with an emphasis on application of critical analysis of the purpose, theories, values, and ethics for social work practice. The theoretical frameworks considered will include critical theory, structural, systems and ecological approaches and other current theories relevant for social work intervention in various fields and modes of practice. Emphasis will be given to the integration of theory in practice, the influence of the personal and professional self and the development of the skills of critical reflection.
SWTP310 Social Work Field Placement 1
20 cp
Prerequisites SWTP308 Introduction to Social Work, SWTP309 Theoretical Frameworks for Social Work Practice, SWTP312 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Groups 1
Teaching Organisation Seminars, field practicum.
The unit is divided into two modules: a University-based integrative practice seminar program (36 hours) and a supervised field placement (464 hours = 500 hours in total). The seminars will support the students’ field-based learning by facilitating discussion of the learning process, such as the integration of theory and practice, use of supervision and the development of reflective practice skills. The supervised field placement will provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to test out the propositions gained from other units, and develop new knowledge of direct or/and indirect social work practice in a range of agency, organisational and community settings.
SWTP311 Social Work with Children, Young People and Families
10 cp
Prerequisites SWTP312 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Groups 1
The unit will provide students with the knowledge and skills to practice competently and ethically as social workers with children, young people and families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, in different contexts (rural and urban) and confronting different issues, such as disability and family violence. The unit analyses the development of social work practice with each of these client groups and utilises current literature and research to highlight the essential elements of knowledge, practice and skills. Building on theories and skills work undertaken in previous units of the program, this unit will introduce students to more advanced interpersonal skills development and the critical analysis of practice. Emphasis will be given to the principles of collaborative, strengths-based and child- and family-centred practice.
SWTP312 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Groups 1
10 cp
Co-requisites SWTP309 Theoretical Frameworks for Social Work Practice
The purpose of this unit is to provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in social work practice with individuals and groups, particularly in the phases of practice: engagement, assessment and intervention. Various theories and frameworks for practice will also be critically reviewed. The ethical principles underpinning social work practice will be explored, with students examining a range of ethical issues that regularly confront practitioners. The experiential component will provide practice in interpersonal communication skills and knowledge about the use of self in practice through small group activities and reflective writing.
SWTP313 Social Work Research
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, WebCT and self-directed packages may be utilised.
This unit will provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the research process and an understanding of research as a core component of social work practice. The purpose and value of research in social work practice and the development of ethical research practices will be addressed with a particular focus on evidence-based practice and evaluation in practice. Students will undertake a small scale research project engage that will allow them to develop skills in utilising both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
SWTP314 Social Work and Law
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory classes and self-directed packages may be utilised to introduce and explore theory and practice of social work.
The unit will provide students with the opportunity to explore ways in which the legal system may influence and interact with social work practice. The legal system impinges on practice in terms of regulations and expectations of professional practice and enshrines in legislation practices for particular areas of social work (for example, child abuse, juvenile justice, family law, immigration). Students will be expected to develop an understanding of key legislation relevant to social work practice, along with an appreciation of the impact of the legal system on clients and its implications for social work practice in different fields. The skills component will include skill practice related to work in legal settings, courts and tribunals and an introduction to mediation and social work practice with vulnerable populations.
SWTP400 Public Policy for Social Workers
10 cp
Prerequisites SWTP308 Introduction to Social Work, SWTP309 Social Work Field Placement 1
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, WebCT and self-directed packages may be utilised.
The unit will build on the content of the first year Introduction to Social Work unit by exploring and analysing the policy dimension of social work practice in the Australian context. The unit will provide students with the opportunity to develop an appreciation of the policy skills necessary for social work practice. Emphasis will be given to the development of knowledge about how social policy frameworks explain the development and implementation of policy in both government and non-government contexts. Through practitioner presentations students will engage in current local policy practice issues. These workshops will provide students with the opportunity to conceptualise their public policy work as central to social work practice.
SWTP401 Social Work Practice with Communities
10 cp
Prerequisites SWTP310 Social Work Field Placement 1
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory classes and self-directed packages may be utilised to introduce and explore theory and practice of social work.
The unit will introduce social work students to the practice of community development work through an examination of both the theoretical underpinnings of this practice method and the skills required to work effectively with communities. The unit will enable students to critically analyse community development work from a variety of perspectives both within Australia and in international contexts. Emphasis will be given to students applying the theories of community work through their engagement with local community projects. This experiential focus will also provide students with an opportunity to develop a range of community work skills and explore the ethical and value issues that can arise in this area of practice.
SWTP402 Social Work and Mental Health
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory classes and self-directed packages may be utilised to introduce and explore theory and practice of social work.
The unit provides students with the opportunity to explore and critically analyse social work practice in the specific area of mental health. The unit will provide a theoretical perspective (a socio-ecological perspective) from which students can analyse the development of social work practice in this area and utilises current literature and research to highlight the essential elements of knowledge, practice and skill in current mental health practice settings. Key concepts will be explored such as the prevalence of mental illness and inequalities in mental health. Practice issues related to adults, children and young people with mental disorders and vulnerable populations including Indigenous Australians, migrants, and refugees will also be identified.
SWTP403 Social Work Field Placement 2
20 cp
Prerequisites SWTP310 Social Work Field Placement 1, SWTP400 Public Policy for Social Workers, SWTP401 Social Work Practice with Communities and SWTP411 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Groups 2
Teaching Organisation Seminars and field practice.
This unit extends the students’ learning from their first social work field placement. The unit is divided into two modules; a University based integrative practice seminar program and a supervised field placement (500 hours in total). The seminars will support the students’ field based learning by facilitating discussion of the field based learning process. The seminars will also explore the nature of non-oppressive social work practice, with emphasis given to students’ reflecting on how different vulnerable populations experience service delivery for example people with disability and people living in rural and remote communities. The supervised field placement will provide students with the opportunity to further extend their knowledge and skills in direct or/and indirect practice in a range of agency, organisational and community settings. By the end of the second field placement it is expected that students will be able to work in both direct and indirect practice contexts with the autonomy and competence that is expected of a new graduate.
SWTP404 Organisational Practice
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation A variety of teaching and learning strategies such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory classes and self-directed packages may be utilised.
Page last updated: 2017-06-29
Short url: https://handbook.acu.edu.au/61676
Page last updated: 2017-06-29
Short url: https://handbook.acu.edu.au/61676