Unit

School Of Social Sciences

Critical Social Work PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102395.2

Discipline: SOCIAL WORK

Student Contribution Band: 4

Level: 7

Credit Points: 10

Prerequisite
102390 Social Work Practice Methods 1 AND 102396 Social Work Practice Methods 2

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1792 Master of Social Work (Qualifying)


About this Unit
This unit focuses on the application of critical theories, models and methods of social work practice through the exploration of diverse fields of practice including: child wellbeing and protection; mental health; working with older people; disability; housing and homelessness; LGBTQI social work; and rural and remote practice. The emphasis will be on the contribution of various critical perspectives (Feminist, Post-colonial, Postmodern, Marxist, Green, Critical Race, etc) to social work theory and to the development of alternative forms of practice.


Courses
1792.1Master of Social Work (Qualifying)CONTINUING
1792.2Master of Social Work (Qualifying)CURRENT




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