The Monash Bachelor of Social Work programme is the only overseas degree in social work offered locally in Singapore. It is specially designed for those who wish to seek professional training and qualification for a career in social service.
Accreditation / Recognition
The Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) is approved and accredited by the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) and Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Apart from practice in Singapore, graduates will be eligible to practice in Australia, United Kingdom and in many other countries.
Enhanced Flexible Learning
The BSW is offered through a method of enhanced flexible learning. Students will be offered workshops in Singapore in each subject by Australian academic staff. This will be supplemented by regular tutorials conducted by fully qualified staff employed by SSTI. In addition, students are provided with detailed course books, readings, on-line instruction and exercises. Classes are conducted in the evenings and/or weekends.
The Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) is approved and accredited by the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) and Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Apart from practice in Singapore, graduates will be eligible to practice in Australia, United Kingdom and in many other countries.
Enhanced Flexible Learning
The BSW is offered through a method of enhanced flexible learning. Students will be offered workshops in Singapore in each subject by Australian academic staff. This will be supplemented by regular tutorials conducted by fully qualified staff employed by SSTI. In addition, students are provided with detailed course books, readings, on-line instruction and exercises. Classes are conducted in the evenings and/or weekends.
Fieldwork
Students will need to undertake 980 hours of field placements during their degree programme. These are undertaken in human service agencies, and are supervised by agency staff. Placements may be undertaken on a part/full-time basis.
Teaching Methods and Assessment
A wide variety of teaching methods are used in the course. These include lectures, small group discussions and experiential programmes where students are given an opportunity to develop and practice skills in interviewing. Assessment methods include written assignments, class and take home examinations, group projects and submission of video and/or audiotapes. Students are also given detailed course books and readings.
Students will need to undertake 980 hours of field placements during their degree programme. These are undertaken in human service agencies, and are supervised by agency staff. Placements may be undertaken on a part/full-time basis.
Teaching Methods and Assessment
A wide variety of teaching methods are used in the course. These include lectures, small group discussions and experiential programmes where students are given an opportunity to develop and practice skills in interviewing. Assessment methods include written assignments, class and take home examinations, group projects and submission of video and/or audiotapes. Students are also given detailed course books and readings.
Target Participants / Minimum Admission:
• Kindly refer to
Table of Pathways to Monash-SSTI BSW programme.
Date:
Bridging semester :
September 2010#
BSW programme:
February 2011 #
# This programme will commence only when the minimum intake of students is met
Closing Date for Intake 7:
31 July 2010
(Bridging semester for Intake 7)
31 December 2010
(BSW programme for Intake 7)
• Kindly refer to
Table of Pathways to Monash-SSTI BSW programme.
Date:
Bridging semester :
September 2010#
BSW programme:
February 2011 #
# This programme will commence only when the minimum intake of students is met
Closing Date for Intake 7:
31 July 2010
(Bridging semester for Intake 7)
31 December 2010
(BSW programme for Intake 7)
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