WS2511 - Professional Values and Ethics
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4
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Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
This subject studies the values and ethics which underpin professional practice in
social work and community welfare, in the context of social and moral philosophy.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain ethical theory and alternative philosophical perspectives on the nature of
ethics;
- Identify value conflicts and ethical dilemmas in order to engage ethical professional
action;
- Analyse and apply a number of ethical decision-making frameworks, guidelines, principles
and processes to manage value conflicts and ethical dilemmas;
- Critically reflect on and evaluate actions and outcomes of ethical decision-making.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Case study analysis - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (50%) - Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
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To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points
(four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
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Prerequisites: |
WS1006 OR 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 STUDY AT TERTIARY LEVEL |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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WS2019 |
Availabilities
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External,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Vinnitta Mosby. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 13 hours - Online Activities
- 13 hours online content
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCUandOther
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.