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Implementation Science in Practice (SCWK90068)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject draws on the theoretical and practical concepts that were explored in Implementation Science in Human Services and apply these to real world examples of implementation in human service systems. Students will critically examine the effectiveness of different approaches to implementation; the role multidisciplinary teams play in the alignments of systems, and the application of implementation theory against real world cases. It will also include practice and theoretical application of different types of program evaluation through an implementation lens, including needs assessment, formative research, process evaluation, monitoring of outputs and outcomes and impact assessment. Students will be able to draw on case studies from their own work.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- build on the core elements of Implementation Science;
- apply the theory of Implementation Science to practice example; and
- understand the application of evidence in practice.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have developed the following generic skills:
- demonstrated development of problem-solving skills
- enhanced analytic skills
- demonstrated skill in written communication
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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SCWK90067 | Implementation Science in Theory | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Contributions to online discussions, 3 hours in total – 25 minutes per week
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Individual PowerPoint Presentation
| Week 4 | 40% |
Written essay
| Week 9 | 50% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject has a pre-teaching period.
Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expectations. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Essential and recommended readings will be available online.
- Related Handbook entries
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 November 2023