SWK4610

Community health I

Dr R Sheehan

4 points
* 2 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton

Objectives To explore the knowledge and skills central to social work understanding of health matters and to prepare students for social work practice in health settings where health issues predominate.

Synopsis An examination of issues, knowledge and practice which prepares students for social work practice in health and health-related areas.

Assessment One written assignment (2000 words): 70%
* One class presentation: 30%

Prescribed texts

Baum F, Fry D and Lennie I Community health: Policy and practice in Australia Pluto, 1992
Davis A and George J States of health Harper, 1993