SWK423 Ethics and Social Work Practice (8)
AbstractThis subject explores the relationship between ethical theory, ethical principles, and professional practice. The overarching theme is the service ethic in social work theory and its implications for practice. The value and adequacy of professional codes as guides to practice will be considered, as well as the conflict between personal and professional values and the legal and organisational context of practice. The notion of moral risk and ethical responsibility will be considered. The subject will conclude with a discussion of ethical decision making and some common practice issues. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 2 | Internal | Dubbo Campus | Internal | Port Macquarie | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 3 | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SWK423
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictionsNot for students who have completed SWK424 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Have some knowledge of the ethical theories that form the basis of professional social work practice; Have considered the relationship between ethical principles, professional codes, and personal values; Have examined the organisational and legal contexts of social work and their implications for practice; Understand the processes of ethical reasoning and ethical judgment; Have some idea of particular ethical issues in practice. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: The Nature of Ethics and Ethical Theory
Utilitarian, Deontological, & Intuisionist Theory
Virtue Based Ethics
Ethical Relativism, subjectivism, egoism
The Ethic of Service
Beneficence & Non-Maleficence
Autonomy
Justice
Virtue, Integrity, Veracity, Fidelity
Moral risk and moral responsibility
Professional Codes
Ethics and Organisations
Personal and professional values and organisational goals
Practice Issues
consent and coercion
privacy and confidentiality
truth telling
allocating resources and withdrawing services |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.