Advanced Social Work Theory and Practice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOWK 3003
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Course ID
202766
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Campus
Online, Whyalla, Mt Gambier, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Social Work and Social Care
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will develop students' advanced social work knowledge and skills in engagement, assessment, intervention and critical reflection, using diverse practice perspectives in different contexts. Students will develop advanced theoretical knowledge and intervention skills in crisis intervention, task centred approaches, assessing risk (including suicide risk and safety planning in gendered violence and working with children and women affected by violence and men who use violence), feminist approaches, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive and behavioural therapies, solutions focused approach, in work with couples and families, and in diverse cultural contexts. Students will enhance their skills; in critical reflection, professional decision making and ethical practice; working with complexity in different practice settings. 

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Degree list
The following degrees include this course