By coursework/dissertation
Students of the Master of Social Work (Advanced Practice) will acquire highly developed knowledge and skills that are required to enhance quality of their practice.
The course prepares practitioners for management, policy and practice leadership roles, while developing a better understanding of contemporary issues and challenges, and future directions in social work practice and profession.
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations recently announced the extension of student income support to students undertaking study in a number of professionally-oriented Masters by coursework degrees. Eligible students undertaking approved Masters courses will be able to access Youth Allowance, Austudy and the Pensioner Education Supplement
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | Distance education - 2 years |
| Course code | OAMX |
| Fees | Commonwealth supported places 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 | Distance education 2 years - offshore |
| Course code | Program code: 1701PR |
| Fees | Offshore - see fee list |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU International Admissions |
The course is offered by coursework or by dissertation and comprises two core subjects (24 points) and restricted electives (40 points) based on the option chosen. A specialisation in Couple and Family therapy is also available by part-time enrolment only, subject to a minimum number of students. Please contact us for more information.
Core subjects
HCS521 Practice Leadership in the Human Services (16 points)
SWK501 Advanced Social Work Practice Theory
Restricted electives
A maximum of 40 points chosen from the following subjects:
One from:
HCS515 Mental Health and Mental Disorder (16 points)
HCS516 Community Development (Advanced Specialisation) (16 points)
SPE501 Advanced Social Policy Analysis and Planning (16 points)
and any two from:
HCS510 Social Work Practice in Mental Health
HCS512 Mental Health Policy and Community Service
MGT501 Management Theory and Practice
SWK404 Advanced Groupwork
SWK414 International Social Development
WEL418 Case Management
Core subjects
HCS521 Practice Leadership in the Human Services (16 points)
SWK501 Advanced Social Work Practice Theory
Restricted electives
SWK504 Human Services Research Methods
and one from:
HCS515 Mental Health and Mental Disorder (16 points)
HCS516 Community Development (Advanced Specialisation) (16 points)
SPE501 Advanced Social Policy Analysis and Planning (16 points)
and one from:
SWK500 Social Work/Social Welfare Dissertation (16 points)
SWK505 Social Work/Social Welfare Dissertation (16 points)
Please note: This specialisation is subject to a minimum number of students and may not be run. Please contact us for more information.
Core subjects
HCS521 Practice Leadership in the Human Services (16 points)
SWK501 Advanced Social Work Practice Theory
Restricted electives
HCS541 Introduction to Systemic Practice
HCS542 Relationships Theory and Practice
HCS543 Systemic Therapy Special Issues
HCS544 Advanced Clinical Practice (16 points)
Session 1
HCS521 Practice Leadership in the Human Services (16 points)
and one from:
HCS515 Mental Health and Mental Disorder (16 points)
HCS516 Community Development (Advanced Specialisation) (16 points)
SPE501 Advanced Social Policy Analysis and Planning (16 points)
Session 2
SWK501 Advanced Social Work Practice Theory
SWK504 Human Services Research Methods
[ ] Restricted Elective
[ ] Restricted Elective
Session 1
HCS521 Practice Leadership in the Human Services (16 points)
and one from:
HCS515 Mental Health and Mental Disorder (16 points)
HCS516 Community Development (Advanced Specialisation) (16 points)
SPE501 Advanced Social Policy Analysis and Planning (16 points)
Session 2
SWK501 Advanced Social Work Practice Theory
SWK504 Human Services Research Methods
and one from:
SWK500 Social Work/Social Welfare Dissertation (16 points)
SWK505 Social Work/Social Welfare Dissertation (16 points)
Session 1
HCS521 Practice Leadership in the Human Services (16 points)
Session 2
SWK501 Advanced Social Work Practice Theory
SWK504 Human Services Research Methods
Session 3
One from:
HCS515 Mental Health and Mental Disorder (16 points commenced)
HCS516 Community Development (Advanced Specialisation) (16 points commenced)
SPE501 Advanced Social Policy Analysis and Planning (16 points commenced)
and
[ ] Restricted Elective
Session 4
One from:
HCS515 Mental Health and Mental Disorder (completed)
HCS516 Community Development (Advanced Specialisation) (completed)
SPE501 Advanced Social Policy Analysis and Planning (completed)
and
[ ] Restricted Elective
Session 1
HCS521 Practice Leadership in the Human Services (16 points)
Session 2
SWK501 Advanced Social Work Practice Theory
SWK504 Human Services Research Methods
Session 3
One from:
HCS515 Mental Health and Mental Disorder (16 points)
HCS516 Community Development (Advanced Specialisation) (16 points)
SPE501 Advanced Social Policy Analysis and Planning (16 points)
Session 4
One from:
SWK500 Social Work/Social Welfare Dissertation (16 points)
SWK505 Social Work/Social Welfare Dissertation (16 points)
Please note: This specialisation is subject to a minimum number of students and may not be run. Please contact us for more information.
Session 1
HCS521 Practice Leadership in the Human Services (16 points)
Session 2
HCS541 Introduction to Systemic Practice
SWK501 Advanced Social Work Practice Theory
Session 3
HCS542 Relationships Theory and Practice
HCS543 Systemic Therapy Special Issues
Session 4
HCS544 Advanced Clinical Practice (16 points)
The Master of Social Work (Advanced Practice) is available to students who possess an undergraduate degree in social work.
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.
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