300254 v.4 Master of Social Work

MSW(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 018047D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

A practice-oriented professional qualification designed to give graduates theoretical perspectives and competencies at an advanced level. It covers a range of social work knowledge and skills, including policy development, practice, ethics and supervision of staff and students.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree in social work from a recognised university that meets the minimum educational requirements for admission to membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. In addition, a minimum of 12 months documented relevant work experience.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance section of this publication.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is eighteen months full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some optional units may be available externally although external study is not permitted for international onshore students on student visas.

Course Organisation

The course can be undertaken with either a research or a practice emphasis, thus providing opportunity to focus on contemporary workplace directions. Students may, if they wish, pursue an area of specialisation through the choice of an optional unit. Students also choose their field of practice or research project. The Department endeavours to alternate times of on-camps lectures for the convenience of students. Lectures, practical exercises, role-plays, videos, discussions and client stories contribute to a varied and engaging learning atmosphere.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11462	v.2	SW 534 - Advanced Practice - Reflexivity in Practice	2.0	25.0
307046	v.2 *	SW 601- Community Development Theory and Practice I	3.0	25.0
		OR
301846	v.3 *	Social Policy 505 - Theoretical Perspectives on Social Policy	2.0	25.0
7522	v.8	Research Methods 602	2.0	25.0
7818	v.5	Professional Ethics 501	2.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
300722	v.3	Professional Evaluation 602	2.0	25.0
304385	v.3	SW 697 - Independent Study Research Proposal Preparation	2.0	25.0
		OR
304392	v.2	SW 698 - Independent Study	1.0	25.0
307044	v.2 *	SW 603 - Community Development Theory and Practice II	3.0	25.0
		OR
301848	v.2 *	Social Policy 602 - Social Policy Practice	2.0	25.0
		OR
306339	v.2 *	SW 522 - Social Development	3.0	25.0
309305	v.1	Professional Practice 635	16.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
307045	v.1	SW 694 - Research Project	1.0	100.0
		OR
306341	v.1 #	SW 693 - Project	1.0	50.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION
				100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
304392	v.2	SW 698 - Independent Study	1.0	25.0
306357	v.1	SW 664 - Narrative in Practice	3.0	25.0
307447	v.1	Working with Groups as Communities 513	36.0	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
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
306343	v.2 #	SW 695 - Advanced Community Practice	3.0	25.0

#		Students who select SW 603 - Project will also be required to complete SW 695 - Advanced Community Practice and one other optional unit.
*		Further optional units may be selected from the Master in Humans Services Counselling course.