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Off-Campus Learning Guide 2004
Arts

Faculty Certificate in FamilyCentred Practice

Course code: 3066 + Gippsland campus + Full-fee-paying course: course fee $TBA EFT + Attendance compulsory

Aims

On successful completion of this course, students will have enhanced their professional knowledge, skills and values so as to perform competently in the complex field of family centred-practice; will demonstrate advanced practice and conceptual skills to augment their contribution to the field, to their communities and to society; gained a critical understanding of the relationship between family and the social conditions impacting on families and individuals; and enhanced their understanding in the context of use of self, personal qualities, resources, style and family of origin influences in their practice.

Entry requirements

Students must have a three-year degree in social work, social welfare, psychology or an allied field, together with current employment working with families in the human services area. Mid-year entry is not normally available in this course. Students who do not meet the above criteria may be accepted into the faculty certificate provided they hold a Diploma of Social and Community Welfare or its equivalent, or hold a senior position in the human services and have at least five years of experience in the human services sector.

Special requirements

Access to a PC will be required.

Compulsory attendance requirements on-campus

Each semester-long unit will have a two-day compulsory residential school.

Course structure

The course will consist of two 12-point units, taken over one year.

Semester 1
Semester 2

Assessment

A combination of written assignments and videotaped interviews produced by students.

Advanced standing for previous study

No credit provision for this certificate.

Further information

For further information, contact Ms Louise Bye, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, telephone (03) 9902 6575 or (03) 5122 6575, or email louise.bye@arts.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Completed applications should 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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