HSM4306 - Human Services Research Practicum

Offered

Gippsland Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

This unit will provide students with an opportunity to conduct a research project related to human services management and practice. Under academic supervision, the project will involve negotiated outcomes between the student, the university and any particular human service or community organisation involved. Students will be expected to have thought through some of the issues related to their proposed methodology in the course of completing the prerequisite unit HSM4305, especially the requirement for ethics approval for research involving humans. The aim of the unit is to produce a high quality, practice focused and reflective report relevant to management in the human services.

Objectives

On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate: skills and knowledge in initiating and conducting independent research under supervision; an appreciation of, and commitment to, ethical research; critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills; written skills through the presentation of a 9000 word research report; skills and knowledge in reviewing a specific body of research in the field of human services; skills and knowledge in examining a key issue in human services management and practice.

Assessment

Dissertation (9000 words) : 100%

Contact hours

Students will engage in supervision fortnightly. This may be conducted electronically on-line, via the telephone, teleconferencing, or face-to-face, depending on the location of the student.

Prerequisites

HSM4305

Prohibitions

HSM5301, HSM5302