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Master of Social WorkMasters by CourseworkIntroductionThe Master of Social Work by coursework, (the MSW), at Monash University is designed to provide ongoing stimulation, inspiration, learning and support to human service professionals. The program is available in the off campus mode to both Australian students and International students studying from their own country. The off campus mode is specifically designed to meet the needs of the increasing numbers of professionals seeking higher degrees who find it difficult to work and/or family pressures with on-campus studies. There are no workshops or compulsory class attendances for the off campus learning mode. The course is offered in the on campus mode to International Students wishing to study in Australia. The on campus mode (for International students) involves classes equivalent to a weekly commitment of two hours per unit. Department of Social Work Social Work at MonashIn addition to our MSW, Social Work at Monash offers a Bachelor of Social Work (both on-campus and off campus) to about 300 students, and a new BA/BSW both on and off campus. We have over 100 postgraduate students enrolled in our MSW by coursework and in our research degrees, the MSW by Research and PhD. Social Work at Monash joined the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences in 2002 and there are now exciting developments in our post graduate programmes. In 2006 the degree participated in the University's special global on line development program to deepen its on line access and approach. Master of Social Work by Off Campus Learning ModeThe learning approach for this mode includes course books that are mailed to students no matter where they live, on-line material, phone contacts, fax and email exchanges. Students are advised to gain access to email communication links where possible. Students receive their course books through the mail about a week before the start of semester. Our online discussion groups are a popular way for students to meet with each other for discussion; some online groups are an integral part of the unit with tasks delegated by the lecturer, and others offer opportunities for students to get together and discuss common issues. Eligibility for the PhD ProgramThe Coursework MSW may facilitate entry to the PhD programme at Monash University. Whilst the usual route to a PhD is through an Honours Programme or Masters by Research, students who have completed an MSW by Coursework including a research and/or special research study unit, or who have other research experience, may be eligible to apply for the Ph.D. programme. Intending applicants interested in this possibility should consult with the coordinator prior to enrolment. AASW MembershipThe usual route to admission to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is via the Bachelor of Social Work degree, which includes experience and learning in the required fieldwork. In some circumstances the completion of the MSW in addition to another Social Work qualification (an overseas Social Work Degree for example) may be sufficient to facilitate eligibility for the AASW. Students who wish to use the MSW to facilitate eligibility for the AASW in this manner should consult with the AASW to ensure that the course content is appropriate. Freecall 1800 630 124 Course InformationEntry RequirementsStudents will be required to have a Bachelor of Social Work degree or other relevant degree with an approved additional year of study at fourth year level in an undergraduate, honours or diploma course with grades of credit average or above. Relevant work experience is also necessary. Evidence of this experience must accompany the candidate's application for entry into the programme and be presented with the application in the form of two references which comment on the nature and extent of the experience, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, plus a statement of purpose up to 300 words indicating the applicant's career objectives and reasons for applying for entry. Academic record, publications and work experience in the human services are also taken into account in the selection process. Course StructureStudents undertaking the M.Soc.Wk. by Coursework are required to complete four 12 point subjects. Those subjects may be chosen from any of the subjects offered in the degree. This course is to be completed in one year full-time or two-years part-time. Course ObjectivesThe degree provides an opportunity for human service and welfare professionals to enhance and develop their professional skills and knowledge and to make links between practice in the field and new academic knowledge and theory. It aims to provide for the needs of managers and policy developers as well as for Social Workers or other professionals involved in direct work with clients. It also aims to cater for human service professionals from a variety of disciplines that work as middle managers and as supervisors. The course provides sufficient choice for students to specialise in management and policy development or in direct work with clients. For this reason students are free to choose from a wide range of subjects within the MSW programme. The programme, while aimed at the learning needs of Social Workers, is also directly relevant to professionals in the human services who have qualifications from other disciplines. FeesA quota of CSP places is available for those with Australian citizenship or residency. Further information on current fees can be obtained from http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/course/0019/ AssessmentDifferent subjects have different requirements for assessment; each unit or subject will have a number of assessment tasks. These may require students to email, fax or post to the unit or subject coordinator on a regular basis and/or to make audio or video tape recordings or to complete essays or short take home exams. In total, assessment tasks should comprise nine thousand words consistent with requirements for 12-point subjects. Whilst different subjects will have different work requirements it is generally expected at Masters level that students will present work of an analytical nature. Students will be expected to develop themes and arguments rather than merely presenting descriptive material. Grades will be awarded on the following basis:
If a student is dissatisfied with the grade allocated to an assignment prior to the Semester Examinations Board Meeting, they may request a re-mark from the lecturer in charge of the unit. The request must be made in writing with a copy to the Coordinator of the MSW. When a re-mark is carried out the final mark will be the grade allocated by the last marker. If a grade and mark has been allocated and processed through the Semester Examinations Board Meeting, all inquiries regarding that grade and mark must be addressed, in writing, to the Chair of the Examinations Board who is usually the Head of the Department. Other issues can be addressed to the Coordinator of the MSW, with a copy to the Head of the Department, or vice versa. Contact with subject co-ordinatorsIn the MSW by Coursework, face-to-face contact with university staff members is not required. For off campus students regular contact is maintained, however, through the assessment tasks, or interaction through email and online group discussion. Change of subjectsStudents may change or discontinue subjects prior to the start of each semester. The University publishes principal dates each semester after which students cannot obtain a refund of tuition and amenity fees, and after which students cannot discontinue subjects. These dates are available from the Monash website at http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/unisec/prd/index.html Intermission from the courseStudents who have already started the course and passed a subject may intermit for up to one year. Students wishing to intermit should contact the Social Work office in order to obtain the appropriate forms Transfer from other universitiesStudents may be granted credit for up to half of the degree for equivalent work successfully undertaken in other universities at Masters Degree level. Ph.D. and MSW by ResearchSocial Work at Monash has a large and active postgraduate research programme and an international reputation for research. Contact Associate Professor Chris Goddard if you are interested in pursuing research. At present our research degrees are usually HECS-free. Masters by Research CreditsStudents may be granted credit for up to half of the degree for equivalent work successfully undertaken in other universities at Masters Degree level. Students wishing to apply for credit should provide official results and documentation concerning subject point values and content, and submit an application to the Social Work Department through the Masters Coordinator. Students must have achieved results of credit level or above to be considered for any credit transfer. There is a 10 year limit in credit transfers. International Students must apply for Credit at the time of application. ApplicationsApplication forms for Australian residents are available from the Department of Social Work and the Department web site. Application forms for International Students are available from Monash International www.monash.edu.au/international. Applications usually close on 30th October for Semester one and 30th April for Semester 2. MSW by Coursework AdministrationAdministrative Officer Mailing Address: Department Web Address: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/socialwork/ UnitsFull time students - 2 units per semester Part time students - 1 unit per semester UNITS OFFERED IN SEMESTER 1
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SWM5170 cannot be taken as a 1st unit. SWM5140 & SWM5150 when taken together are usually undertaken in the same year. Staff Research Interests |