SCW3307 - Human Services Management and Practice

Leader: Dr Karen Crinall

Offered

Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

This unit recognises the organisational context of all social and community welfare practice. Students are introduced to strategies for organisational change, and are prepared for the leadership and management functions embodied in many welfare positions. Students study project planning and evaluation, strategic planning and current trends in resourcing.

Objectives

1. To further develop the organisational knowledge and skills of welfare practitioners.

2. To develop particular skills in supervision and management.

3. To gain knowledge and skills in program planning, development and evaluation.

4. To develop skills in acquiring resources for a human service organisation.

Assessment

Workbook assignment (2500 words): 60%
Program planning assignment (2000 words): 40%

Prerequisites

SCW2303 and either SCW2304 or SCW2310 or equivalents.

Prohibitions

GSC2307, GSC3307, SCW2307