Course variations

Course summary

This course is accredited externally by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers (AIWCW). The AIWCW has accredited the course to be delivered at the Academy of Human Development, Singapore. Students completing this course are strongly encouraged to obtain membership to this professional body. The course structure was designed excellently, intending to suit the needs of students.

Program modules

The modules are CSV1101 Introduction to Community Work; CSV1102 Introduction to Social Analysis; CSV3111 Community Development; CSV3106 GAPS Professional Development; CBS3103 Introduction to Social Policy and Social Services in Singapore; CSV3112 Administration and Management in Community and Public Services; COU1101 Dynamic Models of Counselling; COU1102 Self Development 1; COU3101 Humanistic Models of Counselling; COU3102 Self Development 2; COU3105 Psychodynamic Concepts into Practice; COU3106 Skills Training in Humanistic Counselling; CSV3206 GAPS II (150 hrs); CSV3107 Welfare and Community Work Practicum (250 hrs).

Entry requirement for international students

Applicant must possess Diploma in Counselling Skills (awarded by Edith Cowan University); or Diploma in Family Life Education (awarded by Edith Cowan University); or Diploma in counselling related fields from recognised institutions. Applicants who have graduated with the above qualification may gain exemption in units that overlap with the units offered in the Bachelor of Social Science. Students whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate the English proficiency by obtaining TOEFL score of 550 minimum, including TWE 5; computer based TOEFL score of 213 with an Essay rating of 5 or better; GCSE 'O' level, C Grade; University of Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English, A Grade, or academic IELTS overall band score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0).

Qualification

Bachelor Degree

Awarding body

Edith Cowan University, Western Australia