DIPLOMASchool of Health and Community Services
Social Service Worker
Duration
2 Years
Language
English
Credits
36 Credits
Entry Requirements
Secondary school diploma or equivalent. English proficiency test results (IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent).
Minimum Grade: Passing grade in core subjects.
Program Overview
Develop professional expertise in Social Service Worker with our state-of-the-art curriculum, industry-led instruction, and hands-on training.
Curriculum
| Code | Subject Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTH-SOC-100 | Introduction to Health Sciences Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-SOC-101 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-SOC-102 | Medical Terminology Semester 1 | 5 | |
| HTH-SOC-103 | Patient Care Fundamentals Semester 2 | 5 | |
| HTH-SOC-104 | Infection Control and Safety Semester 2 | 5 | |
| HTH-SOC-105 | Health and Community Practices Semester 2 | 5 | |
| SSW-101 | Social Work | Human Behaviour | 3 |
| SSW-102 | Social Work | Counselling Techniques | 3 |
| SSW-103 | Social Work | Community Development | 3 |
| SSW-201 | Social Work | Psychology | 3 |
| SSW-202 | Social Work | Sociology | 3 |
| SSW-203 | Social Work | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| SSW-301 | Social Work | Social Policy | 3 |
| SSW-302 | Social Work | Case Management | 3 |
| SSW-303 | Social Work | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| SSW-401 | Social Work | Ethics | 3 |
| SSW-402 | Social Work | Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| SSW-403 | Social Work | Field Placement | 3 |
Career Prospects
Potential Roles:
Social Service Worker Practitioner, Industry Specialist, Professional Assistant.
Program Faculty
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Associate Professor
Prof. Michael O'Brien
Lecturer
Dr. Emily Campbell
Professor & Chair