310658 v.1 Social Policy Major (Within the Graduate Diploma in Community Development Practice and Social Policy)

Introduction

This major is designed for those from diverse backgrounds seeking to develop an advanced understanding of social policy and practice. It provides an opportunity to explore theoretical approaches to the study of social policy and the skills to analyse andparticipate in policy making in a wide range of settings. While the major is designed as generic in its framework, it draws on special areas of expertise and it explores content from comparative and global perspective. This allows the development or advancement of knowledge, and practice skills in an area of specialisation. On completion of this major students are encouraged to undertake further study to complete the Master of Arts (Social Policy).

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
301846	v.3	Social Policy 505 - Theoretical Perspectives on Social Policy	2.0	25.0
301847	v.2	Social Policy 507 - Economic Foundations of 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
301848	v.2	Social Policy 602 - Social Policy Practice	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
309305	v.1 *	Professional Practice 635	16.0	25.0
				100.0

Students may alternatively selection an option unit from Centre of Human Rights Education.