Course leader: George Clarke
This course is designed to provide a sound understanding of the human services field and of the major theoretical ideas and practice paradigms appropriate to the delivery of human services in a wide range of situations. It seeks to prepare graduates for employment in a rapidly changing environment in which flexibility of thinking and the capacity to develop and implement innovative programs are required.
The program is articulated with TAFE Social and Community Services courses and will enable holders of advanced certificates and associate diplomas to build upon their existing knowledge, skills and qualifications while remaining in their chosen field of expertise.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education or equivalent. A number of places will be available to applicants who do not meet the minimum educational requirements but who have substantial experience in the field. These applicants will be required to undertake an entrance test.
Applicants who have completed advanced certificates or associate diplomas in related areas may apply for credit for studies undertaken.
Special requirements
In addition to completing Monash Direct Entry application forms, applicants should obtain the document `Further information for applicants' and complete the special application form available from the Department of Social Work and Human Services, Caulfield campus.
Course structure
The course consists of a three-year sequence in human services as follows:
* WEL1310 Human services: history and structures
* WEL1320 Behavioural studies A
* WEL1330 Human services: methods and values
* WEL1340 Behavioural studies B
* WEL1350 Law for human service workers
* WEL2310 Human services: casework and groupwork
* WEL2330 Human services: agency practice
* WEL2350 Human services: fieldwork and practice A
* WEL2370 Human services: fieldwork and practice B
* WEL2390 Practice skills for human service workers
* WEL2410 Community work
* WEL3110 Research methods for human services
* WEL3130 Human services: field education
* WEL3210 Program planning and evaluation*
* WEL3220 Human service organisations*
* WEL3310 Advanced practice skills for human services A
* WEL3320 Advanced practice skills for human services B*
* An approved elective subject may be substituted for any one of these three subjects.
In the first year of the course, students also undertake a two-semester