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Off-Campus Learning Guide 2004
Arts

Graduate Diploma of Arts (Family-Centred Practice)

Course code: 3056 + Gippsland campus + Full-fee-paying course: course fee $TBA + 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. The students will demonstrate advanced practice and conceptual skills to augment their contribution to the field, to their communities and to society. They will have developed a critical understanding of the relationship between family and the social conditions impacting on families and individuals. Their practice will reflect their understanding of the use of self, personal qualities, resources, style and family-of-origin influences.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelors degree in social work, social welfare, nursing or education, and be working with families in the field of human services.

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 Graduate Diploma of Arts (Family-Centred Practice) comprises two years part-time study by off-campus learning. The course consists of four 12point units:

Assessment

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

Advanced standing for previous study

Credit provision of up to 50 per cent of the course may be granted for equivalent university study at graduate level. Credits will be arranged prior to offer.

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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