The course is designed to meet the requirements of people working or proposing to work in the child and adolescent welfare field who do not have a specific qualifications in this area. The course has been developed in consultation with key employers in the field of child welfare including the Department of Community Services in NSW and the Department of Human Services Victoria.
On completion of this award graduates will have:
This course articulates with the Master of Child and Adolescent Welfare. Students receive 50% credit towards the Master program.
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | Distance education -
2 years |
| Course code | OAGW |
| Fees |
Fee paying
Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU Admissions Office |
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 2 years distance education - offshore |
| Course code | 1601CW |
| Fees | Offshore - see fee list |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU International Admissions |
Students must complete 64 subject points.
Year one
Session 1
PSY111 Foundations
of Psychology for Health and Human Services
SOC101 Introductory
Sociology
Session 2
PSY113 Child
and Adolescent Psychology
WEL420 Working
in Child Protection
Year two
Session 3
MGT501 Theory
and Practice of Management
WEL418 Case
Management
Session 4
LAW401 Legal
Issues in Child and Adolescent Welfare
and one from:
ETH401 Ethics
and Social Welfare
PHL404 Ethics
and the Public Sector
Entry is available to those applicants without a tertiary degree who have substantial industry experience and whose employing body attests to their likely academic and vocational success; or people who, in the opinion of the Course Coordinator, would be suitable for the program.
Applicants with degrees in relevant fields should apply for entry to the Master of Child and Adolescent Welfare.
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials are used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
For all inquiries about Charles Sturt University courses, please contact info.csu on:
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