Program Summary
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Advanced Standing, Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit and
Articulation
Program Structure
Program Requirements and Notes
Enquiries
Recommended Enrolment Patterns
Program Summary
QTAC Code: 011011
OP/Rank for 2005 Entry: OP-17 / Rank-62
Award Abbreviation: BSocSc(CommWk)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent
part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English
CRICOS Code: 026645D
NEW STUDENTS: Choosing courses in 2005
Program Overview
The rapid pace of social change nationally, and the
uncertainties created by economic restructuring, has increased the
demand for well-educated community workers who have a broad range
of adaptable skills.
At a regional level, this demand is reinforced by rapid population
growth. Drawing from a number of disciplines including sociology,
social welfare, management and psychology, the Community Work
program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to
meet this demand.
The degree focuses on providing a structured theoretical and
practical approach to social issues and the development of specific
community work skills. An industry placement is a required
component of this program.
Career Opportunities
Knowledge and skills acquired through the Bachelor of Social Science (Community Work) are transferable across many sectors such as government, education, the arts, commerce, and industry. Opportunities may include community education and training, community development, human resource management, human service delivery, international community aid and development, social planning and administration, police and correctional services, policy development and analysis, social policy, social research, welfare work (eg youth, disability, aged care and counselling), and youth work.
Program Structure
Core Courses
2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Introductory Courses
4 required courses:
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a
Republic?
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and
Society
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Advanced Courses
9 required courses:
SCS210 Indigenous Australia and the State
SCS225 Social Research
SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
SCS260 Community Work
SCS261 Community Work Placement 1
SCS262 Community Work Placement 2
SCS270 Applications in Social and Community Work
SCS280 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
SCS295 Gender and Culture
Plus - choose 3 advanced courses with an SCS prefix from
the following:
SCS211 Green Justice: Environmental and
Social Issues
SCS215 Deviance: Identity and the Politics of Difference
SCS221 Social Psychology
SCS235 Providing for the People: Social Justice, Welfare, and the
State
SCS281 Developmental and Family Counselling
SCS282 Globalisation and International Community Development
SCS285 Health, Society and Culture
SCS286 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
SCS287 Education: Access and Equity
SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity
Note: The following courses may also be counted towards the 3
advanced SCS prefix courses:
HRM210 Managing Human Resources
MGT320 Management Strategy
PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
Elective Courses
Choose 6 elective courses from any faculty ( Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education)
Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program Requirements and Notes
- No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed, including Core Courses, in the BSocSc(CommWk).
- No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
- A maximum of 6 Business or Science, Health and Education courses (72 units) can be included in the BSocSc(CommWk).
- Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
- HRM210 , MGT320 , PUB252 and PUB351 have prerequisites, and the electives must be used to complete the relevant prerequisites.
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to Explanation of Terms.
- Refer to the Recommended Enrolment Patterns.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259