Course code: 1798 + Gippsland campus + HECS fees applicable + Attendance compulsory in some units
This course allows students to combine the study of psychology with the specific vocational qualifications available within the social welfare field. Students will graduate with a major in psychology that is recognised by the Australian Psychological Society, and will also possess a full welfare qualification, recognised by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers.
The major sequence in psychology is a common program offered on the Caulfield, Clayton and Gippsland campuses by the Department of Psychology. The APS (Australian Psychological Society)-accredited major comprises 10 six-point units: nine core units and one elective unit. This course is also recognised by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers.
All applicants should satisfy the university's minimum entry requirements as outlined in the section on entry requirements in this guide.
In addition to meeting standard entry requirements, all applicants are required to complete a social welfare course administration form. If you did not receive this form with this guide, it can be obtained from the Course Inquiries Centre, telephone 1800 671845 or from the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences on (03) 5122 6339 or (03) 9902 6339 or http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ssd/sarb/seladmis/ug/. Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of information contained in this form, for a more detailed selection process. Applicants are strongly advised that academic criteria are not the only ones for entry into the course. Other factors such as work and life experience, personal qualities and maturity are taken into account.
All applicants should be willing to undertake a normal initial work load of at least 24 points a year by off-campus learning. Off-campus learning students should note that this may have implications regarding eligibility for Austudy or similar schemes.
Students must be aware of the attendance requirements for certain social welfare units and all psychology units, and should take the cost of this into account before applying for entry to the course.
Students in the double degree must attend the Gippsland campus for two
residential workshops during the course, involving one two-day workshop, and
one three-day workshop. Students will also be required to undertake a 16-day
placement in their second/third year and a 60-day field education placement
during the final year of the program.
There is a compulsory attendance requirement for psychology units for
off-campus learning students. Most psychology units include a component
requiring on-campus attendance. Details will be specified for each unit.
The course of study is normally a minimum of eight years part-time
by off-campus learning. In order to meet the requirements for the Bachelor of
Arts (Psychology and Humanities)/Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare double
degree a student must complete:
(a) a prescribed social welfare sequence (84 points) - SCW1302,
SCW1303, SCW1304,
SCW1305, SCW2303,
SCW2304, SCW2312,
SCW2311, SCW2310/SCW3310,
SCW3303, SCW3304,
SCW3306 (12 points), SCW3307
(b) one compulsory (6 points) - SCY1801
or SCY1802
(c) a psychology major (60 points)
(d) an arts minor (24 points)
(e) a further 24 points of arts
(d) a total of 192 points.
Refer to the entry for the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Humanities)
For information on the offerings and an outline of each discipline, refer to the entry for the Bachelor of Arts.
Students with previously completed or partially completed tertiary studies should complete an application for advanced standing to apply for credits and exemptions. The onus is on the student to provide course records and details of course content and duration (including extracts from relevant handbooks). Students in this category are advised to complete a course plan prior to the commencement of study to ensure they will complete the major/s or minor they intend. As a general rule, credits will not be granted for studies completed more than 10 years prior to the date of enrolment in the current course.
Details of the various arts sequences are included under the entry for the Bachelor of Arts. An outline of the psychology major sequence is included under the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Humanities) entry.
Further informationFor further information, contact the student services officer, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, telephone (03) 9902 6339 or (03) 5122 6339, or email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au. Completed applicationsCompleted applications are to be forwarded to the Admissions Officer, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, Monash University Gippsland Campus, Churchill, Victoria 3842 by 26 September 2003 to be considered for a first-round offer. |
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