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SWK4106 Social Policy
SCHOOL OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit outlines major theoretical approaches to the study of social policy within a historical and contemporary Australian context. It will build upon the specific knowledge gained in Politics and Law and Human Service Organisations. Through a critical policy analysis framework, students will explore the philosophical concepts and ideological positions which underpin current debates relevant to social policy and social work practice. It will specifically focus on the implications of social policy from a rural, regional and remote perspective. Students will also develop the skills to critically analyse the policy process and examine the diversity of policy roles which can be undertaken by social workers.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
E11Bachelor of Social Work - Bunbury
G27Bachelor of Social Work Honours - Bunbury
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2006 VET: 31/03/2006