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
Mt Gambier, Magill, Online, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Carole Zufferey
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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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
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

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. 

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 59087
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 6 Nov - Mt Gambier ,
Class number
Class number 57159
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-39
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-39

Magill

Class number
Class number 59086
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 200
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 6 Nov - Magill ,
Class number
Class number 57152
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
Class number
Class number 57153
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
Class number
Class number 57154
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
Class number
Class number 57155
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
Class number
Class number 57156
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
Class number
Class number 57157
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
Class number
Class number 57158
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03

Online

Class number
Class number 59939
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 30 Oct - Online ,
Notes:
This class has a compulsory 2 day workshop. Please refer to your course outline for further details.

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 59088
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 30 Oct - Whyalla ,
Class number
Class number 57151
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-60H
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-60H

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed SOWK3002 Social Work Field Education 1

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed WELF3030 Advanced Social Work Theory and Practice at the University of South Australia

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