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Undergraduate handbook 2005 - Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Bachelor of Social Work

Course code: 0004 + Course abbreviation: BSocWk + Total credit points required: 96 + 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)
Off-campus (Caulfield; Singapore)

Course description

The course aims to provide professional education for the practice of social work. It covers social work principles and methods of intervention relating to individuals, families, groups and communities. It also includes social work research, social policy and management. Field work is interwoven with class work during the course.

Entry requirements

The BSW is a `two-by-two' course. All social work graduates must complete a total of four full years of tertiary studies to be eligible to join the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The Monash course accepts students with a minimum of two completed years of a university degree, and adds two years of study (full-time or the equivalent part-time) focusing on core social work studies.
Applicants must also have undertaken university studies of at least one year in each of the following:

These prerequisites are prescribed by the AASW. Potential applicants are encouraged to consult with the department to ensure their planned studies meet these requirements.

Special requirements

Police checks

Students are required to undergo police checks prior to being accepted into the course.

Course structure

Course requirements

All units are compulsory.

Third-year level
First semester
Second semester
Fourth-year level
First semester
Second semester

Professional recognition

Graduates will qualify for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Contact details

Telephone: +61 3 9903 2610
Email: social.work@med.monash.edu.au
Web: http://www.med.monash.edu.au

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