306360 v.2 Master of Community Development
MCommntyDev(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 045585J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years
Introduction
Community practice is enacted within diverse settings, and reflects different approaches and expectations. This course prepares graduates from a variety of areas for community focused practice. Rather than promoting a particular approach, model or philosophy, it facilitates the acquisition of knowledge and practice skills and prepares graduates for challenges of contemporary practice. Core units explore perceptions of community, the numerous roles involved in community practice, and expectations of 'community' in changing contexts. Key principles include human rights, participation, empowerment and reflective practice, which are reframed through discussion of current initiatives and debates. The 'new communitarians' are explored, alongside related themes including globalisation, social entrepreneurship and community partnerships.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Applicants from allied disciplines other than social work require 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 similar Master of Social Work.
Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance section of this publication.
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. The first unit of this course is undertaken in the Summer Period prior to the commencement of Semester One.
Intermediate Awards I
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
Intermediate Awards II
Graduate Diploma in Community Development.
Course Organisation
Students in this course will have common core units and also the flexibility to undertake options in other streams towards the degree. The final semester requires students to complete a written research project or a supervised field project. Core units in social inquiry, professional evaluation and advanced reflective practice prepare students for undertaking a major project in the final semester. A flexible course structure enables students to focus on personal or employment priorities. Students choose a variety of options and electives, or may negotiate an independent study program.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Study Period 1 |
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| 306343 | v.1 | SW 595 - Community Development | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 11462 | v.2 | SW 534 - Advanced Practice - Reflexivity in Practice | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307046 | v.1 | SW 601 - Introduction to Community | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7522 | v.8 | Research Methods 602 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 304385 | v.3 | # | SW 697 - Independent Study Research Proposal Preparation | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| 307044 | v.1 | SW 603 - Conceptualising Community | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7818 | v.5 | Professional Ethics 501 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 306341 | v.1 | SW 693 - Project | 1.0 | 50.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 307045 | v.1 | * | SW 694 - Research Project | 1.0 | 100.0 |
| SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional units (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 12669 | v.2 | The Arts in Counselling 521 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300722 | v.3 | Professional Evaluation 602 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304392 | v.2 | SW 698 - Independent Study | 1.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307450 | v.2 | Communication Skills and Self-Awareness 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309026 | v.1 | SW 581 - Introduction to Interpersonal Violence and Abuse | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309049 | v.1 | SW 580 - Child Protection | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309059 | v.1 | SW 582 - Engaging Mental Health Praxis | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | Students may select (300722) Professional Evaluation 602 as an alternate to this unit. | ||||
| * | Students selecting this unit are not required to undertake two options. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2006 | 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.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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