The Bachelor of Social Work provides students with the knowledge and skills required to work with individuals, families, groups and communities. In particular, students will gain practical skills to work effectively and safely with communities in situations where resources are limited due to geographic location (remoteness), social circumstances, emergency situations or regional disaster.
Themes running through the course include multi-disciplinary practice, cross cultural practice and working in virtual contexts. Students will exit the four year program with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and with practical skills based on the entry/application requirements of organisations a diverse range of human services including child protection, income support, community health, community development, counselling, youth work, mental health, hospital social work, school counsellor (NT) and corrections. |
