Add to your career options Postgraduate Study

at the

School of Social Work and Human Services

• Time to change your career?• Want to obtain a formal qualification in a field you’re

already practising in?• Want to be brought up to date with policy and practice

developments in your field?• Want to obtain a more Senior position but need to

develop a “cutting competitive edge”?• Want to “test the water” for research higher degree

study?

Why think about postgraduate study in Social Work or Human Services?

Most experienced provider of Social Work and Human Services education in Queensland

Our multidisciplinary staff are recognised nationally and internationally for their high-quality practice-based research. Many are recognised as experts in their fields, and are actively involved in cutting-edge research. These fields include: expertise in social work; human services; social policy; community development; psychology; sociology; mental health; counselling; social anthropology; ageing and disability.

Why study in the School of Social Work and Human Services?

• With a focus on high-quality teaching and research, including peer-to-peer learning, we aim to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for leadership in complex practice and policy environments.

• We recognise that postgraduate education is a journey for students and instructors. Along the way, we seek your feedback to better help you reach your educational and professional goals.

• We offer different Program levels to suit students’ different needs and reasons for doing postgraduate study

• We offer part-time and full-time study options – you decide what suits you

Why study in the School of Social Work and Human Services?

Masters programs

Master of Social Work

For qualified social workers (already AASW eligible)

Program designed to allow you to extend your current qualifications and practice experience or move into new areas of interest

Completed in 1 year full time or the part time equivalent

Degree of 1.5 years duration is available for AASW-eligible applicants who do not hold a 4 year BSW

Core courses - • SWSP7255 Theorising Social Work Practice• SWSP7205 Professional Leadership and Supervision in Social Work• SWSP7700 Professional Practice Portfolio for Social Work

• You will also choose from a wide range of courses in professionally relevant specialisations, including:

– Child, Youth and Family– Counselling– Social Policy*– Mental Health*– Community Development*

Alternatively, you can choose courses from across all specialisations.

* Graduate Certificates available in these fields

Master of Social Work

Masters programs

Master of Social Work Studies (Qualifying)

For those applicants with a non social work bachelor degree who are interested in becoming qualified social workers

Entry requires some demonstrated study in the social or behavioral sciences

Completed in 2 year full time or the part time equivalent

Degree of 1.5 years duration is available for graduates of the Bachelor of Human Services that is accredited with the AIWCW.

Core courses cover the following - • Introduction to Social Work• Moral and Ethical Foundations • Direct Practice Skills• Legal Context and Social Work• Human Development• Social Policy • Practice in Mental Health• Research• Field Placement (2 semesters)

Electives –

Students can select 2 electives from a variety of courses, including (but not limited to) – community development, counselling, family therapy, health systems, child protection, research project

* Above is the 2 year program. The 1.5 year program provides has less core courses, and three electives

Master of Social Work Studies

Masters programs

Master of Counselling

Many people working within the human services professions consider incidental or informal counselling to be an important part of the work that they do. By studying the Master of Counselling you will be provided with an in-depth knowledge base and the practical skills of professional counselling – serving individuals, couples, families and groups in our community.

Completed in 2 year full time or the part time equivalent

Core courses cover the following - • Interpersonal Skills in Counselling • Theories of Counselling • Interpersonal Skills and Processes in Counselling Among Diverse Groups • Counselling Practicum (2 semesters)• Ethics and Professional Practice Issues in Counselling • Crisis Counselling • Relationship Counselling • Counselling & Mental Health• Counselling & Violence Issues • Counselling Children & Young People • Understanding and Caring for Those Affected by Loss • Counselling and Health and Capacity Challenges • Family Therapy Traditions: Basic Concepts & Skills

Electives –

Students can select an elective from a variety of courses, including (but not limited to) –

Applied Gerontology, Career Guidance / Counselling, Substance Abuse and Misuse, Population Health, Social Research, Public Health Psychology

Master of Counselling

Graduate Certificate in Social Work (Mental Health)

• Mental health represents a significant area of social work practice. Mental illness is ever-present and Social Workers

need a solid skills and knowledge-base in mental health no matter where they work.

Available to qualified social workers Articulates into the Master of Social Work Open to domestic students only, and is studied over 1 year part time

Graduate Certificate Programs

Grad Cert in Social Work (Mental Health)

Semester 1 courses are completed through the School of Medicine (Psychiatry)

• PXMH7023 - Foundation Knowledge for Mental Health Practice

• PXMH7024 - Foundation Skills for Mental Health Practice

Semester 2 Courses are completed through the School of Social Work and Human Services

• SWSP7025 Social Work and Mental Health 1• SWSP7027 Social Work and Mental Health 2

Graduate Certificate in Social Policy

• Offers an innovative and integrated combination of social policy theory, policy making skills, and the latest knowledge about principles informing contemporary policy development.

Articulates into the Master of Social Work (AASW-eligible applicants), Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy and the Masters of Governance and Public Policy

Open to domestic students only, and is studied over 1 year part time

Graduate Certificate Programs

Grad Cert in Social Policy

Students complete 3 core courses -

• POLY7000: Understanding Social Policy• POLY7002: Doing Social Policy• POLY7006: Global Social Policy

And one elective from –

• POLS7103: Lobbying, Communications and Public Affairs• POLS7406: Economic Analysis and Public Policy• SWSP7123: Community Planning, Engagement and Governance• SWSP7164: Program and Service Evaluation in the Human Services

Graduate Certificate in Community Development

• The field of community development focuses on the processes, skills and techniques of community development practice, preparing students for professional practice in local and/or international settings.

Articulates into the Master of Social Work (AASW-eligible applicants), Graduate Diploma in Development Practice and the Master of Development Practice

Open to domestic students only, and is studied over 1 year part time

Graduate Certificate Programs

Grad Cert in Community Development

Students complete 2 core courses -

• SWSP7093: Community Development Method and Analysis• SWSP7103: Frame-working for Community Development Practice

And two electives from –

• SWSP7123: Community Planning, Engagement and Governance• SWSP7133: Community Development Practice in International Contexts• SWSP7433: Community Economic Development: Local and International• SWSP7113: Training Frameworks for Community Development Practice

Applications

Entry requirements and application forms are available at:

www.uq.edu.au/study

Questions?

For more information please visit www.uq.edu.au/swahs

or call 07) 3365 2068

or email swahs@social.uq.edu.au

Appointments to discuss your study options and career paths are welcome