Course code: 3788 + Off-campus (Gippsland) + Full-fee-paying course: unit fee $2500 (2005); course fee $5000 (2005)
The course is designed to meet the needs of professionals in
the social, community, health and human services sectors who have moved from
direct practice into a managerial role but who do not hold an appropriate
undergraduate degree. The program offers an alternative entry to graduate
study, with the option to advance via the graduate diploma to the masters if a
credit average is achieved.
The faculty certificate consists of a sequence of 24 points of part-time study
through flexible delivery incorporating print and online teaching and learning.
The course is offered only within Australia. The curriculum includes program
planning and evaluation, and management and leadership, and offers a unique
focus on exploring the role, function and responsibilities of the human service
organisation in rural, regional and urban environments. The course content is
designed to allow students to adapt topics and assignments to their own
experience and professional context.
Applicants need to supply a CV, demonstrating at least five years of professional experience in a relevant area of management, a 1000-word statement of purpose in applying for the course, and the names of two professional referees.
It is essential for all students to have email and internet access.
Not available in this course.
The course comprises one year of part-time study by off-campus learning and consists of two 12-point units:
All assessment is assignment based, there are no exams in this course. Using case study and problem-based learning techniques, assignment tasks focus on the application of relevant theory to the current practice context. Students will be required to: design a detailed program plan, and evaluation strategy; to reflect on the development of their own management and leadership styles, and to consider the role of continuous quality improvement in the Human Services.
* Subject to approval.
Further informationFor further information, contact the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, telephone +61 3 9902 6339, or email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au. Completed applicationsCompleted applications should be forwarded to the Admissions Officer, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, Monash University Gippsland Campus, Churchill, Victoria 3842, Australia, by 24 September 2004 to be considered for a first-round offer. |
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