Bachelor of Social Work
offered by Curtin University - Australia

Bachelor of Social Work
at
Curtin University - Australia
Overview

Develop the comprehensive skills to help individuals and groups and promote positive relationships, equality, human rights and social change

Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

What are the course deliverables?

Develop, integrate and apply social work values, knowledge, principles of social work; provide assessment and intervention appropriate to practice context
To critically and reflectively analyse issues; generate creative and sustainable solutions across a diversity of contexts
Locate, evaluate and synthesise information from a range of sources, in enacting in social work practice
Communicate effectively using a variety of media relevant to the audience and in keeping with ethical principles
Use appropriate technologies to locate and evaluate information, undertake research, and communicate within and beyond the discipline of Social Work
Sustain intellectual curiosity by using a range of learning strategies, including professional supervision
Demonstrate knowledge of the interrelationship between local and global issues, considering multiple perspectives; apply national and international professional standards
Value and respect the knowledge of Indigenous Australians; demonstrate cultural competencies and inclusive practices; demonstrate commitment to social justice including human rights
Work effectively and creatively within a variety of practice settings; provide accountable and responsive leadership; demonstrate professional behaviour consistent with social work values, principles, ethics and practice standards

More about this course

In this course, you will gain the skills to work with individuals, groups and communities to address barriers that impact quality of life; promote positive relationships; and advocate for human rights and social change at the societal, individual, policy and legislative levels
You’ll study in-depth human behaviour and complex social processes; and draw on knowledge from various disciplines – including sociology, psychology, politics, philosophy, health and economics – to learn how people engage with each other, their communities and society
Throughout your studies, you‘ll develop the skills and values needed to counsel individuals and groups; and to work with children, young people, adults, the elderly, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Introduction to Social Work

Social Policy and Social Welfare

Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Social Work Practice

Social Work Research

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