COURSE INFORMATION
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| C58 Bachelor of Social Science | ||
The three year Bachelor of Social Science degree is intended to broaden students' understanding of themselves, their community and society as well as prepare them for work as policy makers, managers and practitioners within the community/public service sector. The course has approval status from the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA). In addition, Children and Family Studies Major is also recognised and approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
Students can choose to take a Major in Children and Family Studies; Human Services; or Community Work.
The specialist Major in Human Services consists of two complementary streams being social science and social work. The social work units are undertaken in year three and include a 45 Credit Point Social Work Field Placement. The combination of these two complementary streams of study provide the graduate with a seamless transition into the Bachelor of Social Work degree.
To meet the approved course requirements with the Australian Community Workers Association, students selecting the major in Community Work must undertake CSV3113 Professional Placement (30 Credit Points) consisting of 400 hours in the community and social science field and the unit SWK1106 Psychology for Social Workers.
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Standard university admission requirements apply. |
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| COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup 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. Some of the Social Work units in the Major in Human Services are offered through intensives on the Bunbury campus. |
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| COURSE STRUCTURE Award requirements Students enrolling in the Bachelor of Social Science must complete a total of 360 credit points and may complete no more than 150 credit points at year One level. Students normally complete first level units before advanced level units. Any unit pre-requisites must be met. The course structure consists of 3 Majors:
Each Major has a set of compulsory units. The units to be undertaken are determined by the Major selected by the student. Each major/study path is set out individually below.
Selecting an individual course of study within the Bachelor of Social Science The Bachelor of Social Science has been designed with great flexibility, to provide students with an excellent range of choices whist still maintaining a coherent program.
The Bachelor of Social Science provides a seamless pathway into the Bachelor of Social Work program. Students are advised to consult with the Faculty Student Information Office, Course Coordinator or a relevant Major Coordinator in planning their course. |
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| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | ||
| For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | ||
| http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity | ||
Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2013 VET: 5/20/2013