In this unit, student will be introduced to key theoretical and practice concepts and approached in social work. Students will develop foundational interpersonal and practice oriented written communication skills including case notes and report writing. Micro skills in social work practice will be explored to support the development of listening, interviewing techniques, professional boundaries, confidentiality, rapport building and empathy. Students will connect the role of social work skills, values and ethics within a broader social justice framework.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Social Work |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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36cp including (SCWK1001 and SCWK1002) and (SCLG1001 and SCLG1002) |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Margaret Spencer, margaret.spencer@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Sacha Jamieson, sacha.jamieson@sydney.edu.au |
Margaret Spencer, margaret.spencer@sydney.edu.au |