Course code: 0004 + Course abbreviation: BSocWk + Total credit points required: 96 + 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
On-campus (Caulfield)
Off-campus (Caulfield; Singapore)
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.
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.
Students are required to undergo police checks prior to being accepted into the course.
All units are compulsory.
Graduates will qualify for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Telephone:
+61 3 9903 2610
Email: social.work@med.monash.edu.au
Web: http://www.med.monash.edu.au
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