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Bachelor of Social Work - Singapore
BSW Singapore Newsletter - Semester 1, 2012 BSW Singapore Newsletter Archive NOW AVAILABLE IN SINGAPORE THROUGH THE SOCIAL SERVICE TRAINING INSTITUTE (SSTI) What is Social WorkSocial work is a profession which aims to help people, communities and societies to develop their full potential. It has a particular focus on social justice and on redressing social and economic disadvantage. Social Workers help people with personal and social problems. They help people access community resources and develop community support networks. Social Workers work with individuals, families, groups and communities. They work with organizations, undertake research and they develop and implement social policy. Monash Social WorkMonash is one of the group of 8 Australian leading universities. It is also Australia’s biggest university with campuses around the world. It has an international reputation for research and teaching. The Department of Social Work was established at Monash University in 1973. Since that time the department has become one of the most respected social work schools inside and outside Australia. In 1989 Monash established the first flexible learning degree in Social Work in Australia. The commencement of the BSW Singapore in 2004 is the first off shore social work program offered by an Australian University that has professionally accreditation both in Australia and Singapore as the home country. Monash has an international reputation for its research into areas such as child abuse and family violence and corrections. Thousands of students have graduated from Monash and gone on to work as professional social workers all around the world. What Professional Qualifications are Offered?The Monash Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is approved and accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Singapore graduates will be eligible to practice as social workers in Australia, the United Kingdom and in many other countries. The program is supported by the Ministry of Community Development and Sports and the National Council of Social Services. The degree complies with the requirements of the Singapore Association of Social Workers and SASW accredited the degree in June 2004. What are my Career Prospects?Monash Social Work graduates have an excellent record in gaining employment. Social Work is one of the fastest growing professions in Singapore. In fact the projections done by the Ministry of Community Development and Sports (MCDS) indicate that there is a need for 300 social workers in the next 3 years. Social Work provides a wide range of employment opportunities. Social workers are employed in Family Service Centres, in Children’s homes, in MCDS as probation officers and in the education setting as school social workers. They also work in hospitals and community health facilities such as the institute of mental health. Social Workers are also employed as community officers by the Community Development Councils, for policy development, planning and managing social assistance programs. Social Work is also gaining ground in palliative care programs with the elderly and the chronically ill. Enhanced Flexible LearningThe BSW is offered through a method of enhanced flexible learning. Students will be offered workshops in Singapore in each subject by Australian academic staff. This will be supplemented by regular tutorials conducted by fully qualified staff employed by SSTI. In addition students are provided with detailed coursebooks and readings and on line instruction and exercises. All classes are conducted in the evenings and/or weekends and the degree is particularly attractive to applicants wishing to study part time. The workshops offered by Monash staff up to three times per year may be offered as workshop days. FieldworkStudents undertake 960 hours of field placements during their degree. These are undertaken in human service agencies, and are supervised by agency staff. Placements may be undertaken part time. BSW (4 semester Accelerated Degree)Monash offers a 4 semester accelerated BSW through SSTI. An 8 semester double degree. Teaching Methods and AssessmentA wide variety of teaching methods are used in the course. These include lectures, small group discussions, and experiential programs where students are given an opportunity to develop and practice skills in interviewing. Assessment methods include written assignments, class and take-home examinations, group projects and submission of video and/or audiotapes. Students are also given detailed coursebooks and readings. Course DurationThe BSW is available either full time or part time. The degree is offered over 2 semesters per year starting in March. Course ContentThe following subjects are offered. Year 1
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Higher DegreesMonash Social Work also offers studies at Masters level by coursework or research as well as research PhD. Inquiries FeesThe fees for the BSW for 2009 are AUS$1950 per six point subject. All subjects are 6 points other than Fieldwork, which is 12 points. Fee information can change, please contact SSTI regarding the fee charge. |
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