Master of Human Services (MHumanServ) - Course List

Information valid for students commencing 2009

Master of Human Services

Part A

Course Code Units Course Title
POLY7000 2 Understanding Social Policy
SWSP7144 2 Social Research in the Human Services
SWSP7164 2 Program and Service Evaluation in the Human Services
SWSP7195 2 Applied Ethics in Human Service Practice

Part B

Child Protection

# 8 from-

Course Code Units Course Title
SWSP7367 4 Advanced Practicum 1
SWSP7500 2 Key Theoretical Perspectives in Contemporary Practice
SWSP7501 2 The Organisational Context of Child Protection
SWSP7502 2 Working with Children, Family and Caregivers
SWSP7503 2 Practising in Child Protection
SWSP7504 2 Advanced Assessment Skills in Child Protection [1]
SWSP7505 2 Advanced Practice in Out of Home Care [1]

Community Development

#8 from -

Course Code Units Course Title
POLY7002 2 The Practice and Techniques of Social Policy
SWSP7093 2 Community Development Method & Analysis
SWSP7103 2 Frameworking for Community Development Practice
SWSP7113 2 Training Frameworks for Community Development Practice
SWSP7123 2 Community Planning, Engagement and Governance
SWSP7133 2 Community Development Practice in International Contexts
SWSP7360 6 Research Report (Community Development)
SWSP7367 4 Advanced Practicum 1
SWSP7433 2 Community Economic Development: Local & International [1]

Family Therapy Studies

a minimum of #8 from-

Course Code Units Course Title
SWSP7267 2 Family Therapy Traditions: Basic Concepts and Skills
SWSP7277 2 Key Skills and Competencies of Family Therapy Practice
SWSP7287 2 Theoretical Foundations of Family Therapy Practice
SWSP7297 2 Family Therapy: Life Stages and Contexts
SWSP7367 4 Advanced Practicum 1

Part C

Course Code Units Course Title
CRMD7000 4 Mediation
CRMD7101 2 Mediating and Negotiating Family Conflict
SWSP7082 2 Program Development and Management for the Human Services
SWSP7175 2 Practice Leadership in Complex Environments
SWSP7205 2 Developing Quality Practice with Staff [1]
SWSP7394 4 Research Project
SWSP7404 4 Research Project
SWSP7414 4 Research Project

or up to #4 from any postgraduate courses.

End notes

  • [1] Not offered in 2009.