COURSE INFORMATION
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The Bachelor of Social Work provides a professional education in the field of social work such that its graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Graduates are expected to develop skills in generic social work practice, as well as specialist skills to practise in urban, regional, rural and remote social work practice settings. The curriculum is designed to develop social workers who are able to understand and meet the Practice Standards for Social Workers (AASW, 2003). The program develops students’ ability to work within a complex, uncertain and contested social work practice environment by developing students’ professional competencies. Students undertake studies in social work theory and practice, research, politics, policy, law, and ethics, with particular reference to the relevance of this knowledge to practise in regional, rural and remote settings.
This is an AASW-accredited qualification. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS).
Careers Graduates from this course are able to find employment in the following careers: Community Development Officer, Mental Health Worker, Human Service Manager, Child Protection Officer, Youth Worker, Counsellor, Employment Services Officer, Victim Support Officer, Domestic Violence Advocate, Alcohol and other Drug Counsellor, Policy Research Officer, Housing and Homelessness Worker, Union Advocate, Special Project Manager, Social Program Evaluator, Hospital Social Worker, Corrections Officer. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Standard University admission requirements apply |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Bunbury Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online. Selected units in online mode require attendance at on-campus residentials. This is an accreditation requirement of the Australian Association of Social Workers. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2013 VET: 5/20/2013