School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyField Education 2Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400522.3
Discipline: SOCIAL WORK
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 4
Credit Points: 30
Assumed Knowledge
Advanced understanding of practice theories and range of social work methods including casework, group work, community work, research and policy.
Prerequisite
400521 Field Education 1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1666 Bachelor of Social Work, 4598 Bachelor of Social Work or 4599 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours).
About this Unit
This subject incorporates the final social work placement and will consolidate the experiences gained from Field Education 1 and 2, and further assist students to clearly articulate their frame of reference within a critically reflective practice before entering employment. Students will be able to choose placements in direct service work, the community and organisational context of social work practice as well as community development and research. A variety of social work and related agencies in and around Sydney will be utilised. The Field Education Coordinator will be responsible for the selection and arrangement of placements according to AASW guidelines.