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Social Science is what connects people with each other and what divides us, as well as exploring questions of social justice and inequality. This course equips you with an understanding of how society works and how you can make a positive change. You learn to analyse, challenge and gain insight into globally significant theories about class, race, work, social justice, gender, family and communities. You will also explore the exciting complexities of the human social experience and armed with these in-depth insights, you can help policy makers find the right solutions to improve the society in which we exist.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students are required to complete a professional placement unit during the course. The requirements for this professional placement vary depending on the major that is selected but both majors must meet the Practice Guidelines as set by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA). Further information regarding Professional Placement can be found at: https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/arts-and-humanities/courses/professional-placement
Risk Management Assessment is negotiated with the agencies and ECU under agreement arrangements. Prior to placement students must upload into SONIA a current National Police Clearance. The Unit Coordinator may discuss the contents of the National Police Clearance with the student if there is any potential risk to student, agency and ECU. Agencies may request a Working with Children Check (or equivalent) before commencing placement.
Students undertaking the Majors in Human Services and Community Work, and Children and Family Studies, are required to validate the Practice Guidelines as set out by Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA). Students undertaking the Major in Human Services are required to validate the competencies as set out by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends.
Prior to placement students are required to complete the associated unit material and weekly activities (on campus or online). During placement students must demonstrate professionalism and respect for industry partners. Students are required to comply with Australian Community Workers and ECU Codes of Conduct along with any agency requirements.
Students should be aware that failure to successfully complete the practicum unit aligned to the major will result in failure of the course.
This course has been Accredited by: Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA).
Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) have accredited this course. To meet the professional accreditation requirements with ACWA, students must undertake certain units including 400 hours in the community and social science field.
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Students are required to complete a Major plus a supplementary program, comprising of Minor and/or Elective units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unit from Major | x 17 | 270 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | x 6 | 90 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unit from Major | x 17 | 270 |
| Elective Unit | x 6 | 90 |
Note: Students should complete no more than 150 credit points at Level 1000 when combined with their selected major.
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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