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306359 v.1 Master of International Social Development


MIntSocDev(Curtin)

Introduction


This course is designed to prepare graduates in humanities to work in the field of social development in the changing global economic order. It has special relevance for graduates from countries in the Asia Pacific region and other developing nations, which are experiencing a reduction in the disbursement funds for social services. It examines in detail the current trends in the global economy and imparts the skills to work with people at the grass root level. The course prepares a development worker who can facilitate the communities to attract development funds, manage, plan, and implement development initiatives. At the completion students are equipped with the capacity to design, manage, implement and evaluate the outcomes of development initiatives.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


Applicants from allied disciplines other than social work receive a degree or equivalent degree. Three-year degree holders with relevant work experience of not less than two years may apply to the Head of the School for determination of equivalence. Students should note that only students with a four year social work degree may be admitted to the similiar Master of Social Work.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability


This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation


Students in this course undertake common core units and also the flexibility to undertake options in other professional masters course areas towards completion. The final semester requires students to complete a written research project or a supervised field project.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11462 v.2   SW 534 - Advanced Practice - Reflexivity in Practice 3.0 25.0
13300 v.2   Counselling Option (1) 590 2.0 25.0
306338 v.1   Social Work 521- The Global Environment 3.0 25.0
306339 v.1   Social Work 522 - Social Development 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

306340 v.1   Social Work 523 - International Social Development 3.0 25.0
309026 v.1   SW 581 - Introduction to Interpersonal Violence and Abuse 2.0 25.0
7522 v.8   Research Methods 602 2.0 25.0
7818 v.5   Professional Ethics 501 2.0 25.0
  OR  
307043 v.1   SW 604 - Human Rights and Ethics 2.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

306341 v.1   Social Work 693 - Project 4.0 50.0
  OR  
307045 v.1 # SW 694 - Research Project 1.0 100.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
5802 v.5   Family Studies 501 2.0 25.0
7535 v.6   Social Policy 503 3.0 25.0
12669 v.2   The Arts in Counselling 521 36.0 25.0
300722 v.2   Professional Evaluation 602 3.0 25.0
301851 v.2   Social Policy 603: Independent Study 2.0 25.0
304385 v.2   SW 697 - Independent Study 6.0 25.0
304392 v.2   SW 698 - Independent Study 6.0 25.0
307044 v.1   SW 603 - Conceptualising Community 3.0 25.0
307046 v.1   SW 601 - Introduction to Community 2.0 25.0
307450 v.1   Communication Skills and Self Awareness 511 2.0 25.0
 
# Students undertaking this project are not required to undertake options.
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y  
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y  

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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