Program Overview

Course Specification

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HSW2211 Youth Work Practice

Overview

Young people aged between 12-21 represent the next generation of contributing members of Australian society. In certain communities, such as Indigenous communities, young people constitute the largest population cohort. However, there are several challenges to gaining and maintaining the quality of life of youth, including depression, unemployment, sexual and physical violence, and drug and alcohol usage. Youth work has occupied an integral role in fostering youth development, participation in society, and has assisted young people in gaining critical skills that enhance their capabilities in independent living, resilience, and leadership.

This course will explore contemporary and distinctive youth work practices. Students will explore the different perspectives and experiences of young people, youth workers, and other critical stakeholders. The content presented will enable students to critically appraise the evolution of youth work within a cultural and sociological framework that considers matters of agency, health, and empowerment.

Course Details

• Units: 1
• School or Department: School of Psychology and Wellbeing
• Grading basis: Graded
• Course fee schedule: Not specified

Course Offers

• Study period: Semester 2, 2023
• Mode: Online
• Campus: Not specified

Acknowledgement

The University of Southern Queensland acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where the University is located. The University also acknowledges the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pays respect to Elders past, present, and future.