Undergraduate programs

From 2009, the School will be offering a combined Bachelor Human Services and Master of Social Work degree which will take 4 years to complete and a two-year Bachelor of Social Work degree (Advanced Standing) (BSW (AS)).

The Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Human Services (BSW/BHumServ), the three-year Bachelor of Human Services degree (BHumServ) and the four year Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) are for continuing students only. The Bachelor of Social Work is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

An Honours degree is available to a small number of outstanding students in the final year of the course.

Units offered in the BSW/BHumServ are a mix of theoretical, practical and field-based studies. These reflect the nature of social work within contemporary society which demands that graduates understand their practice in terms of ideas about individuals, groups and communities; knowledge of how society operates and professional values; and that they possess a range of practice skills. The BSW includes two 70-day placements in a professional social work agency.

These placements are undertaken in the third and fourth years of the BHum Serv and Master SW and BSW/BHumServ, and in the first and second years of the BSW (AS).

The Bachelor of Human Services allows students to explore the human services sector but does not require direct field experience.

Mildura Campus

At the Mildura campus, the Bachelor of Social Work (Advanced Standing) and a pathway program into this degree are offered. The Bachelor of Social Work (AS) is taught at the city campus located at 29 Deakin Avenue and is delivered entirely in block mode ie four days duration for each block. Those students enrolled in the BSW pathway program (via the BA) attend lectures in first and second year Social Work subjects at the Campus located in Benetook Avenue.

A Bachelor of Social Work with Honours degree is available to a small number of outstanding students in the final year of the course at all campuses.

The double degree Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Human Services and the Bachelor of Human Services degrees are not offered at the Mildura Campus.

Postgraduate Programs – School Postgraduate Handbook

See school postgraduate handbook for more information.

School mission and goal statement

The School of Social Work and Social Policy at La Trobe is fully committed to the ideals and goals of the profession of social work. These are the promotion of social change in the interests of social justice and the upholding of human rights, problem solving in human relationships and communities, and the empowerment and liberation of people in order to enhance their well being.

In all aspects of its work and roles, the School focuses on problem-solving and change in the interest of people and communities who are vulnerable, exploited, struggling with poverty or otherwise excluded from the social and economic opportunities generally available to other members of society. Social workers have a distinctive responsibility in modern societies to intervene at the point where people interact with their environments, and where environments impact upon people (Adapted from International Federation of Social Workers’ definition, 2000).

The School contributes to social change through teaching, research and community service at diverse locations in Victoria. We value:

• the development of graduates who are able to use a range of different skills in a variety of areas of practice, and who can work creatively in complex organisations in situations of uncertainty and change,

• knowledge that integrates theoretical, empirical and practice understandings and which is informed by different regional perspectives,

• an outward focus, and openness to the realities of very different futures, a preparedness to adapt to change and to work collaboratively with others.

We provide undergraduate, postgraduate, research and community service activities that are relevant and effective and informed by a critical understanding of the significant economic, social, political and institutional changes in contemporary society.

Our goals are:

1. To develop and impart knowledge through an integration of the understandings gained from research, the realities of welfare practice and service delivery experience across different regions of Victoria.

2. To develop graduates who:

• are able to work with diverse groups and in different fields of practice,

• are able to respond to the complexity of needs and work in complex organisational environments,

• are able to work with disengaged and marginalised people and with people affected by violence,

• are able to creatively utilise and combine social work skills and practice in situations of uncertainty,

• are informed and enriched by the diverse urban, regional and rural constituencies of the School,

• meet the graduate attributes of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

3. To contribute to the development of welfare policy and practice through continuing education programs that are responsive to the needs of organisations and practitioners, with a particular focus on complex community care.

4. To undertake relevant and high quality research that contributes to knowledge about our diverse and changing social context and how best to respond through polices and practice, with a particular focus on:

• Health and mental health

• Aging and disability

• Families, children and young people

• Sustaining and developing communities.

5. To value and promote the community service activities of staff in order to:

• Make a contribution to the development of our communities

• Remain relevant to community needs and issues, and

• Assist in developing and undertaking research.

6. To work collaboratively with our students, staff from all campuses, welfare organisations, other parts of La Trobe university, and other universities in Australia and internationally, including other schools of social work.

AASW code of Ethics

All members of the School of Social Work and Social Policy are expected to work within the ethical precepts set by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The Code of Ethics can be found on its website: www.aasw.asn.au/. Most of the academic staff are accredited members of the AASW.

Structure of the school of social work and social policy

The School of Social Work and Social Policy is positioned within the Division of Allied Health in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The current Head of School is Associate Professor Margarita Frederico, who is responsible to the Dean of the Faculty for all the programs delivered. The School currently has four campuses: Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Bundoora and Mildura.

Staff roles across the school

Role	Staff member
Professor of Discipline	Professor Allan Borowski
Head of School and Head of Campus - Bundoora	Associate Professor Margarita Frederico
Head of Campus - Albury - Wodonga	Dr Guin Threlkeld
Head of Campus - Bendigo	Ms Fiona Gardner
Head of Campus - Mildura	Ms Paula Bruce
Director of Postgraduate Programs	Professor Christine Bigby
Director of Field Education	Dr David Nilsson

Coordinators for the undergraduates programs

	Bundoora	Mildura	Bendigo	Albury - Wodonga
Undergraduate coordniator	Mark Furlong	Paula Bruce	Jennifer Lehmann	Sue Hodgkin
Year 1	Maureen Long	Year 1 pathway Paula Bruce	Grace Brown	Guin Threlkeld
Year 2	Helen Cleak	Year 2 pathway Paula Bruce	Jennifer Lehmann	Robyn Mortlock
Year 3	John McCormack	Paula Bruce	Jan Pascal	Annie Venville
Year 4	Chris Bigby	Paula Bruce	Natasha Long	Virginia Mansel Lees
Field education	David Nilsson (Director)	Paula Bruce (Coordinator)	Natasha Long (Coordinator)	Annie Venville
Field Placements Coordinator	Cathy Downden	Paula Bruce	Robyn Trainor	Sally Johnson
Year 1 Discipline | Mentors	Maureen Long		TBA	TBA

The undergraduate programs are administered through a system of Unit Coordinators and Year Coordinators. On each campus, the Undergraduate Coordinator is responsible for course administration and student matters.

At the Mildura Campus, Paula Bruce is responsible for coordinating the ‘pathway‘ program into the Bachelor of Social Work (Advanced Standing).

Year Coordinators

Year Coordinators have responsibility for coordination and integration of units across the year. They have a broad overview of each unit, its requirements and the extent to which these mesh together to reach the year objectives. Tasks include coordination of assignment dates, highlighting opportunities for integration between units, as well as monitoring duplication.

Year Coordinators provide the next level of recourse for students if, and only if, matters raised with Unit Coordinators are not dealt with to their satisfaction. They are available to students to provide information and support about academic matters in general. Students should feel free to seek out the relevant Year Coordinator at any time during the year. However, unit specific matters should be discussed with the tutorial leader and/or Unit Coordinator in the first instance. Any further problems should be taken up with the Undergraduate Coordinator at the relevant campus.

Unit Coordinators

Each unit has a Unit Coordinator who is responsible for the preparation and delivery of the unit. This includes the unit outline, detailed lecture and tutorial program, selection and support of sessional staff and marking and finalisation of results for that unit. Unit Coordinators meet with other staff teaching in the unit and mediate cross marking of student work. Unit Coordinators also liaise with their counterparts on the other campuses. They are the next line of inquiry, after the tutorial leader, for all student matters relating to the unit.

Year 1 Discipline Mentors (DM)

The DM provides important pastoral support to students in their discipline and helps develop the students’ identity with their profession. Each DM will be responsible for one Discipline Student Group of approximately thirty students.

Administration

All enrolment related matters are dealt with by Student Administrative Officers. 

Administration Staff

Campus	Name	Telephone	Email	Building	Room
Bundoora	Jean Power	+61 3 9479 5781	j.power@latrobe.edu.au	HS2	203
	Jeanette Wilkins	+61 3 9479 3069	j.wilkins@latrobe.edu.au	HS2	204
Albury - Wodonga	Mary-Helen Boag	+61 3 6024 9802	m.boag@latrobe.edu.au		6109
Bendigo	TBA	+61 3 5444 7415		HS	2.30A
Mildura	Kerri Stevens	+61 3 5051 4022	k.stevens@latrobe.edu.au		29 Deakin Avenue

 

School structure

School Development Committee

Responsible for advice and assistance to Head of School, for strategic planning, major course or unit changes, and changes to School or University policies and procedures.

Learning and Teaching Committee

Responsible for development and implementation of the School's teaching and learning plan.

Research and Postgraduate Committee

Responsible for development and implementation of the School’s research plan, and development and coordination of School's higher degree and research program.

At Bundoora, there are two other committees:

• Year Coordinators’ Committee
• Staff-Student Committee

The Staff-Student Committee at Bundoora provides a formal opportunity for students to have input into the course curriculum and raise issues pertinent to the coordination of the course. Membership of the Committee is open to students who wish to attend, although students are encouraged to send an elected student representative from each year of the course. Year Coordinators and the Undergraduate Coordinator also attend. Students at some of the rural/regional campuses have student representatives on their respective Course Advisory Committees.

Social Work Student Collective

At Bundoora, the Social Work Student Collective has been an association registered with the Student Representative Council (SRC). It provides a vehicle for communication between students and staff in the School with the aim of enhancing the quality of students' involvement in School affairs. It has aimed to ensure that student interests are adequately represented within the School.

The Collective represents all BSW students at Bundoora. Its purpose is to support all students - if you have a concern and would like support or an advocate, contact your representative. Collective meetings are open to all BSW students.

At the Albury-Wodonga campus, there is a AWAIRH student rural health club. Information is available via reception in the Health Sciences building.

The Bendigo campus does not have a Social Work Student Collective however interested students can contact the Bendigo Student Association, please visit: http://www.bsabendigo.com.au/social/index.html .

The Mildura campus does not have a Social Work Student Collective however the contact for the Campus Student Association is Ms Alison McGann.

How to Have a Say in Faculty Decision-Making

The Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences has a Student Council which has student representatives from all disciplines. The current social work student representative is Emma Dawson. Contact her on ecdawson@students.latrobe.au .

Some of the University and Faculty decision-making committees have provision for student representatives. These include Health Sciences' Faculty Board, University Council, Academic Committee and a variety of other University committees and sub-committees such as the Finance and Resources Committee, Equal Opportunity Committee, General Service Fee Review Committee and Parking Fee Committee, just to name a few. To review the full directory of committees, please access the following website www.latrobe.edu.au/secretariat/.

If you would like more information, please contact:

• The Student Representative Council: 03) 9479 2976,
• The La Trobe University Postgraduate Association: (03) 9479 2438, or
• The Faculty Office: (03) 9479 3583.

Bachelor of Social Work Course

The course (including the double degree with the Bachelor of Human Services) contributes to the achievement of generic key characteristics of the Faculty of Health Sciences. The tables at the end of this handbook provide an overview of the structure of the course. Details of the aims, assessment requirements, prerequisites and coordinator on each campus, for each unit, are from the school website.

Each year of the course has core objectives which are set out below:

Year one – BSW/BHUMSERV

To provide students who are new to social welfare, social work and tertiary education with an adequate grounding for study at La Trobe and for the course.

Year two – BSW/BHUMSERV

The core objective is to build on the learning of Year One about social welfare and social problems, by moving to the history and professional basis of social work, the relevance of diversity and its relationship to human development over the life course, the problem solving methods and interventions of social work, the nature of research in social work, and the institutional and organisational contexts of social work.

Year three – BSW/BHUMSERV and year one – bsw (as)

The core objective is to ensure that students develop the basic competencies related to social work practice. By the end of this year all students are expected to:

• 7.3.1. Understand the purpose of social work and be able to apply relevant bodies of theory in a practice context.
• 7.3.2. Be able to operationalise ethical standards and issues in the practice context.
• 7.3.3. Demonstrate a reasonable level of self-knowledge.
• 7.3.4. Be ready to move into the field to practise under supervision.

Year four – BSW/BHUMSERV and year two – bsw (as)

To further enhance students' competencies as generalist practitioners with the objective of graduating students with the necessary competencies for beginning practice.

 

Field Education Program

Field education is a structured educational program, which provides the student with an opportunity to integrate a range of skills and knowledge studied in the course, with a field experience. Students complete the equivalent of a 70-day, full-time placement at the end of the third and fourth years in the BHumServ and MasterSW and BSW/BHumServ, and at the end of the first and second years in the BSW (AS). The placement may focus on direct practice, community development, social research or project development. Students will be supervised by a qualified social worker who will provide an appropriate educational experience, support and direction and will evaluate the student’s performance.

In order to be considered for a field placement, students must be able to conduct an interview using a range of interpersonal skills and be considered ready and able to work responsibly with individuals, families and groups. Students would be expected to be able to understand the implications of social policy and the macro context of practice and be able to apply research and analytical skills in the field.

Field Education Hurdle

Requirements

Social work 3IFG and social work 3LER are hurdle requirements for enrolment in the first placement unit (SWP3FEA/3FOA) . All final year units must be completed before a student can commence their final placement.

Please Note: Students must complete the third year of field work to be eligible for enrolment into HLT3IPA:Interdisciplinary Professional Practice in fourth year.

The process of selecting and allocating placements commences in Semester One when students will be required to complete an individual Information for Planning Form which indicates the experience, prior knowledge and skills students bring to field education, together with identified learning needs and interests. Although students are encouraged to participate in the planning for their placement, the final allocation of placements rests with the field education staff.

Field Education Program–Information & Evaluation Handbook

Further details about field placement are found in the Fieldwork Handbook, a copy of which will be available to students undertaking placement. Please note that as placements are provided voluntarily by agencies, the School cannot guarantee that placements will be always be found for a student. It does, however, undertake to make every reasonable effort to do so.

The Bachelor of Human Services Course

(not available at Mildura campus)

This three-year course is designed to prepare graduates for work in welfare agencies in service provision, research and administrative roles. Students will develop knowledge, values and skills appropriate for understanding the welfare needs of individuals, families, groups and communities, and for responding to these needs.

Course Objectives

The course will prepare students to interpret and undertake research. Students will also be equipped with the capacity for analysing welfare organisations and working effectively within them, including working in interdisciplinary teams. Elective studies are available in social policy, community work, and a range of fields of practice.

Pathway Options

Students may also move into a social work degree at certain stages of the course ie, it can be used as a pathway for entry to the two year BSW (AS), or the double degree, BSW/BHumServ. The structure of the undergraduate courses can be found in the appendices at the end of this booklet. Students wishing to seek a transfer must contact the relevant campus for advice.

Policies and Procedures of the Undergraduate Curriculum

The School operates within the Faculty of Health Science Polices and Procedures and the University Rules which are available from http://www.latrobe.edu.au/health/policy/

Some of the most relevant policies for students are summarised here, note these are not all of the policies.

1. Attendance

The BSW offered by the School of Social Work and Social Policy is a full-time course of study that is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Accreditation is based on a periodic review by the AASW of the program that the School delivers to its students.

Consequently, students enrolled in the BSW are expected to attend all scheduled lectures, seminars, tutorials and fieldwork. Students who are unable to attend a particular class or who are likely to be late are expected, as a matter of courtesy, to advise the relevant staff member beforehand. From the beginning of the 2009 academic year, the following attendance policy will be in place:

All units will have as a hurdle requirement that students need to maintain an 80% attendance in tutorials/seminars. Failure to meet this requirement will result in failure in the unit due to failure to meet the hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials/seminars

If a student fails to meet the 80% attendance requirement, they will be required to undertake suitable compensatory assessment of work to meet this hurdle requirement e.g. if a student attends 60% of tutorials, they will be required to undertake work to the value of 20% attendance at such tutorials to bring their attendance up to the requisite 80% level

Any queries in relation to this policy should be directed to the relevant campus undergraduate coordinator

In formulating such policy, the School of Social Work and Social Policy is mindful of its duty to provide professional social work education to its students and the requirements for accreditation by the Australian Association of Social Workers

At the Mildura Campus, the BSW (AS) course is taught in block mode consisting of seven (7) blocks of four days in Semester One and three blocks of four days in Semester Two. Students must attend all the blocks and each block consists of, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 9.00am – 5.00pm each day. Additional days may be set during the year. Field Education placements of fourteen weeks apply in each year.

2. Tutorials, Seminars & Lab Groups

At Albury-Wodonga and Bundoora, students will be allocated to tutorial groups, seminar groups and lab groups by the relevant Unit Coordinator and will not have a choice of tutorial time. The only exceptions to this process will be students with disabilities, part-time students, those who have a timetable clash, and students with carer issues. In these circumstances, students need to communicate with the relevant Unit Coordinator in advance about these issues.

At Bendigo, tutorials in the social work core units are allocated by staff. Some elective units and units in first year from other Faculties are chosen by students.

At Mildura, students must make themselves available to attend all scheduled block sessions which are a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Tutorials in the social work core units are allocated by staff.

3. Selection Process for SWP3FOP/4FOP Topics

Every year a range of topics is offered in SWP3FOP/4FOP: Fields of Social Work Practice A and B, and most are available to students across both years, but some may only be open to final year students. At times the School will offer intensive block delivery of some topics, but most are scheduled in the first six weeks of Semester Two, Weeks 31-37

Please refer to the Teaching Week Patterns in Appendix 4 of this booklet or online at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/timetable/ .

During Semester One, students will be advised of the topics to be offered and the process of topic selection and allocation.

Any intermitted semester one student returning to study SWP3FOP/4FOP in semester two, W31-37 will be contacted with details of topic selection and the due date of the Expression of Preference Form. It is important that your contact details are correct during your intermission, and indeed at all times. In the event of late submission of topic preferences, students will be allocated by direction of the Unit Coordinator. Further details about the selection process are contained in the Expression of Preference Form.

4. Exemptions and Advanced Standing (Credit)

Students may, on the basis of prior study, be eligible to apply for advanced standing for any of the listed units. Normally, applicants will only be granted advanced standing for units undertaken at a university with clearly equivalent level, content and length of course.

4.1 Application procedures

It is the responsibility of students to apply using the Application for Advanced Standing form (available from the Division of Allied Health’s reception and also online from the Learning Management System LMS (formerly WebCT)) and to:

• address the application to the appropriate Year Coordinator;
• succinctly indicate the grounds for applying for advanced standing;
• provide adequate documentation of relevant unit(s) and transcript of results;
• submit an application to the Division of Allied Health’s reception no later than Friday of the first week of Semester One.

N.B. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for any variation of enrolment that becomes necessary as a consequence of this process.

5. Assessment

5.1 Grading http://www.latrobe.edu.au/acadserv/current/gradingschema.html

The grading scale adopted is a letter and numeric grade for the unit being assessed:

Grading table

Letter Grade	Numeric Grade	Criteria for Assessment
A	80 - 100	Outstanding work which shows critical engagement in the field of knowledge, and in addition, an ability to organise a range of theoretical positions into an argument.
B	70 - 79	Substantial work of high quality which shows significant understanding of the knowledge covered in the unit and applies this skilfully in an analysis or argument.
C	60 - 69	Sound work which demonstrates a good grasp of knowledge covered in the unit.
D	50 - 59	Satisfactory and general engagement with the knowledge covered in the unit.
N	49 or less	Fails to demonstrate a satisfactory grasp of the field of knowledge covered in the unit.

This grading system will apply to all assessable work for all units except the Fieldwork and Honours units.

5.2 Second Marking of Failed Assignment

Papers that do not meet a pass standard ('D' or above) will be examined by a second examiner prior to a formal grade being given. The second examiner will normally be expected to review the assignment within one week of receipt of the piece of work. The unit coordinator arranges the second marker.

5.3 Application for Reassessment of Assignment

Students who are dissatisfied with a grade are encouraged to initially discuss their result with the marker. If the matter is still unresolved, a student must submit, in writing, to the appropriate Year Coordinator, a statement of substantive reasons for requesting a re-mark.

A good case may comprise some of the following: that the criteria given for marking the essay have not been applied; that the student considers they have been discriminated against and can point to specific instances to illustrate this; or that the mark for this piece of work is inconsistent with the student’s previous performance.

Re-marks should also be carried out by a member of the teaching staff who is familiar with the particular unit. University regulations say that a student cannot be disadvantaged by a re-mark, thus their final mark cannot be lower than the original. Applications need to be made within ten (10) working days of receipt of the original mark.

Re-marking an oral presentation is discouraged given the difficulty in ensuring an accurate re-mark of the original presentation.

5.4 Resubmissions

First year students who obtain a mark of between 45-49 for a piece of work may be given one opportunity to resubmit the work. In such cases, the resubmission must be completed within a specified period, normally two weeks, and the final mark for the piece of work will not exceed 50. This process of resubmission occurs prior to the School Examiners' Meetings and is at the discretion of the Unit Coordinator. Resubmission is not allowed for second, third and fourth year students.

5.5 Supplementary Assessment

An undergraduate student or a postgraduate by coursework student shall be granted supplementary assessment in any failed unit for which a mark of 47 per cent or more has been obtained, provided that a single piece of work or assessment is worth more than 50 per cent of the assessment in the unit. Upon successful completion of supplementary assessment, the final mark awarded shall be 50 per cent.

Supplementary assessment shall not be awarded where less than 47 per cent is obtained in a unit or where all assessment items are worth 50 per cent or less of the total assessment in the unit.

However eligibility also depends on progress in other units.

The Supplementary Assessment Policy is available from : http://www.latrobe.edu.au/policies/assets/downloads/supplementary-assessment.pdf

6. Submission of Written Assessment

6.1 Form and Style for Written Work

Papers must be submitted on A4 paper with a 2.5 cm margin on top, bottom and both sides for lecturer's comments. Your name, the unit, the title of assignment and the lecturer/tutor’s name should be on a cover page. As well as this cover page, the Division of Allied Health’s Assignment Lodgement Form (see below) must be attached which includes a declaration signed by the student that the work submitted is their own, or if appropriate, that of the group of which they have been a member. Papers, if at all possible, should be double-spaced and word-processed. If they cannot be word-processed - they should be hand-printed, rather than handwritten.

All assignments must usually be handed in during normal office hours and in accordance with the procedures applying at each campus. With prior agreement, students may mail assignments provided they are post-stamped no later than the due date. Assignments should be posted to the appropriate School/Unit office and not to the lecturer.

Students must ensure that all assignments have a front page clearly indicating the student's name, the lecturer/tutor’s name and unit name. The front page should also include a declaration signed by the student that the work submitted is their own, or if appropriate, that of the group of which they have been a member.

All assignments should be securely stapled. No plastic pockets or folders are to be used.

It is the student's responsibility to keep a copy of all work handed in for assessment. Never submit any work without retaining a copy.

Students will be informed by each of their lecturers as to how their assignments will be returned to them, but are strongly advised to include an adequately sized stamped and self-addressed envelope with their essay to enable its return. Students can expect their work to be returned within three weeks of the date it was due to be submitted.

For those units offered outside the School, students should consult the appropriate Department/School guidelines for handing in assessable work.

6.2 Submission procedure

Please note that students enrolled in the Common 1st Year must refer to the Faculty’s policies regarding Assignment Submission Procedures.

Bundoora Campus

Assignments should be placed into the assignment box located at the Division of Allied Health’s reception (Room 207, HS2). Assignment Lodgement Forms are available from the Division of Allied Health’s reception and also online from LMS (formerly WebCT)

The Lodgement Form (in addition to the assignment’s front page referred to above) must be completed, signed and attached to the assignment-follow the clear instructions at the bottom of the form. Please ensure that all copies are legible.

If you are downloading the Assignment Lodgement Form you must attach both pages 1 and 2 to your assignment before submitting. It is advisable to keep a copy for your own records.

Please note that the Group Assignment Lodgement Form will be returned to the student number of the first student listed on the form.

Albury-Wodonga Campus

Assignments are to be submitted to the School’s assignment box. Students must complete an Assignment Cover Sheet available from outside the School’s Administrative Office.

Bendigo Campus

Assignments will be submitted to the HS assignment boxes on level 2 of the Faculty of Health Sciences Building, next to the Staff Room. Students must fill in a pink assignment slip. These are found on top of the assignment boxes.

Mildura Campus

For students undertaking 1st & 2nd year Social Work subjects, assignments are to be placed in the window marked ‘Assignments’ (window number 21 located adjacent to the Administration Office) Benetook Avenue Campus. Signed cover sheets are essential and available from the administration stand.

For BSW (AS) students , an assignment box is located at the 29 Deakin Avenue Campus . Signed cover sheets are essential and available from the administration stand.

7. Extensions and late Submissions

7.1 Application procedures

Students wishing to seek an extension for late submission of an assignment must complete an Extension Form available from the Division of Allied Health’s reception and also online from LMS (formerly WebCT). This form must have the signature of approval from the relevant tutor (in the first instance) or Unit Coordinator (see below) and is then attached to the assignment for submission.

7.2 Extension period and requirements

An extension of up to two weeks may be granted to a student by the tutor or, if they are not available, the Unit Coordinator. This must be sought prior to the due date. Please note that for third and fourth year students in second semester are required to submit all written work before commencing placement.

Please note that students enrolled in the Common 1st Year must refer to the Faculty’s policies regarding extensions.

An extension longer than two weeks can only be given by the Undergraduate Coordinator, and must be sought in writing prior to the expiration of the previous extension.

Only in exceptional cases will an extension be granted if requested after the due date of an assignment. In such cases, the decision will lie with the Year Coordinator and the late penalty will be imposed for the days that have elapsed between the due date and the date the extension is sought

7.3 Penalties on Late Submissions

If an assignment is handed in late, without an extension, it will be marked but a penalty will be imposed. Five percent of the total possible mark for that assignment will be deducted for each working day it is late. For example, if the assignment is scored out of 100 and is four days late, 20 marks will be deducted (i.e., five (5) marks per day). Note that the essay is marked out of 100 and the penalty is deducted from the graded mark. However, if the work is of a pass standard, deductions will not reduce the mark below a minimum pass i.e., 50% of the total mark for that piece of work.

Where a unit has multiple pieces of assessment, the late penalty can apply to each piece but is pro-rated i.e., applied as a percentage of that piece of work. For example, a unit has two essays worth 50%, each due in at different times. If the first essay is late two days, i.e., a 10% penalty (5% per day), then the essay is marked out of 50 and 5 marks late penalty is deduced from that mark (10% of 50=5 marks late penalty). If another piece of work is worth say, 20% of the overall unit mark and the piece is handed in 3 days late with no extension, the paper is marked out of 20 and a late penalty of 3 marks is deducted (15% of 20 marks=3). If any rounding is required, the penalty will be rounded down in the student’s favour. For example, a small paper worth 25 marks is 5 days late (5% by 4 days=25% penalty) means the mark, minus late penalty of 6.25 marks (25% of 25 marks=6.25) is rounded down to 6 marks penalty.

However, if the assignment is not handed in by the date of the School Examiners’ Meeting (Consideration of Results Meeting), the student will fail that part of the unit and accordingly a grade of NS may be recorded for the unit.

8. Special consideration

Should students experience difficulty with their studies due to illness or another valid cause, they are invited to apply for special consideration.

Applications relating to special consideration for performance during an academic period must be submitted to the Division of Allied Health’s reception prior to any examination to which such application relates.

Applications relating to special consideration for performance at an examination must be submitted to the Division of Allied Health’s reception within 72 hours after the commencement of the examination.

In some instances, it may be appropriate to discuss the matter with the appropriate Unit or Year Coordinator. Further detailed information regarding special consideration is available online at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/acadserv/current/ans_speccons.html. Please read this information before completing and submitting your Special Consideration Form.

It is important to note that submission of an application for special consideration means only that the difficulties referred to therein will be brought to the attention of the examiner(s) in the unit(s). It does not necessarily mean that special consideration will be granted.

Referencing Style (APA)

The School requires students to use the APA (American Psychological Association) citation and referencing style, which is an author-date system. The general principles of all author-date systems and specific principles of APA referencing are outlined below in the following excerpt from ‘Target your Study Skills’, an online handbook from the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Study Skills Assistance Scheme.

Or alternatively, students can find further details on this style at the web sites listed on the Library's Style Guides Manuals page. http://www.lib.latrobe.edu.au/help/style-guides.php#APA

 

Support for Students

Study Skills Advisor

Bundoora

For students whose first or preferred language is not English, or for students who have recently arrived in Australia, the School offers a part-time study advisor who can provide:

Information about the study skills and academic writing classes available in the English as a Second Language Unit (ESL).

Assistance for assignments and academic writing in English.

Individual tutorials and personal support.

An understanding of the difficulties involved for students who are studying in a culture and/or language that is different from their own natural heritage.

Advocacy and representation, as appropriate.

Referrals by staff may be made, recommending students to this program, or students can make their own individual appointments. It is suggested that contact is made early in the academic year with the Study Skills Advisor for Students Whose First Language Is Not English:

Jane Picton Email: j.picton@latrobe.edu.au

Room 209, Health Sciences 2 Phone: (03) 9479 1612

Albury-Wodonga

Contact ESL Coordinator:

Clare Cunnington Email: c.cunnington@latrobe.edu.au

Room 4237, Building 4 Phone: (02) 6024 9774

Bendigo

Bendigo students can receive additional support through the Student Services Unit on campus.

Mildura

Students can obtain assistance from the Student Services Unit located on the ground floor of the TAFE administration wing (Building 5).

The Mildura campus has a part-time Language and Academic Skills lecturer, Ms Nalenie Ramjuan phone: (03) 5051 4017.

Support for Indigenous students is via the part-time Indigenous Support Officer, Referrals may be made by staff or students can make their own individual appointments.

Learning Management System - LMS (Formerly WebCT)

WebCT is La Trobe University's Learning Management System (LMS). LMS (formerly WebCT) is web based and allows you to locate learning materials and activities related to your studies from any location with internet access.

LMS: Use this for receiving particular information in an enrolled unit or from the Division of Allied Health (DAHUG unit). This will not replace the usage of emails, so please ensure you refer to both your LTU email account and LMS on a regular basis.

LMS includes information in the School of Social Work and Social Policy’s folder under Course Specific Information:

• Syllabus – unit outlines

• Teaching Reports from previous years

• Lecture notes including scribe notes from tutorial sessions

• School Timetables

• Course Structures

• Field Education Program

• Notices – specific information relating to this unit

• Announcements – such as room changes or pointing out specific

information in any of the folders above.

• Forms, policies, discipline specific information etc.

Students will need:

• a La Trobe University user name and password (printed on your Statement of Account

• one or more units in the WebCT system

• a computer with internet access. On campus, students can connect to the internet from any computer laboratory, Library and Study Hall. Off campus, students should connect to the internet via a subscription to an Internet Service Provider

• a web browser with Java, JavaScript and cookies enabled in the browser settings. Supported browsers are listed on the Blackboard Support page.http://www.webct.com/tuneup

Having connected to the Internet, point your browser to the LMS: http://webct.latrobe.edu.au or you can find the link on Information for Students page

For user access, logging in, accessing Unit information on the LMS Page and where to get help please visit 'Student help - Learning Management System' or simply refer to the Student User guide in Appendix 2.

School Website

The School website is a useful resource for students.  At Bundoora, the 'Current Social Work Students' page at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/socialwork/current_students.htm contains information on Course Listings, Course Information, the School’s services, School staff, the University Services and Facilities, Professional and Career Links and other Useful links, such as the Library Social Work page and the Faculty Study Skills Program. 

Administration: About your enrolment

The School operates within the Faculty of Health Sciences at La Trobe University. The University has information for Students regarding Course Information, Services and Facilities, Study Resources, Student Administration, Policies and Regulations, Student Organisations and University Life which is available from: 'University-wide facilities and resources'.

The most relevant information about student’s enrolments with the School are listed below:

Student’s Enrolment Responsibility

As a student, it is your responsibility that you must at all times:

(i) Check that your enrolment is correct and arrange to have it updated if it does not accurately reflect your situation.

(ii) Find out about the requirements that apply to your enrolment and follow them for the duration of your study.

(iii) Follow correct progression throughout your enrolled LTU course:

a. When varying your enrolment by either decreasing or increasing your study load, you must follow the correct sequencing of study outlined on the year specific course structure and update your enrolment details on SOL as and when necessary.

b. if you fail any pre-requisite unit, you must update your enrolment by withdrawing from units that you are not entitled to study.

c. As a part-time student by following the permitted part-time sequencing outlined on the year specific course structure.

(iv) Be available during all official examination periods as set out in the La Trobe University Academic Calendar.

(v) Update your contact details to reflect your current situation, i.e. your current correspondence address and telephone numbers.

(vi) Logon and check on a daily basis your La Trobe University email account, as official notification (emails) that has been sent to you are deemed to have been read by you

(vii) Re-enrol into your course for the next year using the year specific course Structure as advised by La Trobe University and the School.

(viii) Comply with the procedures and guidelines outlined within this handbook.

 

Course Structure

In your enrolment pack or on enrolment day you would have received a year specific Course Structure and course advice before your enrolment was data entered. The year specific Course Structure outlines your academic unit progression required for you to complete your degree. Refer to the year specific Course Structure when seeking course advice and for re-enrolment purposes.

Course Structures are detailed in the Appendix section at the back of this document. You can also download these documents from the Learning Management System (LMS) and the School’s website.

Confirmation of Enrolment: Statement of Account

Following your enrolment (and before each Semester) you will receive a “Statement of Account” which details your course and unit enrolment. Please check this carefully to ensure your course, units and teaching periods are correct (refer to the relevant course structure) as advised above.

Username and Password

Your student username and password is located on the top of your first ‘Statement of Account’. This username and password controls access to: StudentOnLine, LMS, Student email and most access on campus.

What if I forget my password?

Your student password can be reset by staff at the Computer Study Hall, Student Centre, Health Sciences ISU and the Donald Whitehead labs. You will need to present your student card as proof of identity. To change your own password, register to use the “Password Reset Utility”. You must know your password to register but, once done, you will be able to reset your password yourself at any time from any internet accessible computer. Register at: www.latrobe.edu.au/resetpw/

Fees

For all teaching periods, GSF (Compulsory) is due and payable on the date specified on the University's Statement of Account.

HECS-HELP Student Contribution Amounts and further information is available from : http://www.latrobe.edu.au/acadserv/current/fees.html .

Commonwealth Assistance Notice (Can)

After each census date for each Teaching Period students will receive a Commonwealth Assistance Notice which outlines your Student Learning Entitlement for the listed enrolled units. Further details are outlined in the CAN Flyer available from :http://www.latrobe.edu.au/acadserv/current/fees.html .

Valid Enrolment

Refer to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/acadserv/current/enrol_reenrol.html for requirements to be satisfied for a valid enrolment.

Studentonline (SOL)

The University provides an interactive website for students to self-manage their enrolment.

It is important that you check your enrolment as it is your responsibility to ensure that you are enrolled into the correct units. You should also change your address and contact details using Student On-line. You can also view your exam timetable and view results. To log into this service, go to: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/acadserv/current/studentonline.html

Your username and password is required to access the site and students are required to change the password when accessing the service for the first time.

Student attendance availability for:

Unit Requirements

Students are required to attend all scheduled lectures, seminars, tutorials and fieldwork. Please read the School’s Attendance Policy on page 17 of this document.

Examinations

Students are required to be available for the entire duration of all official examination periods. Please refer to the Academic Calendar in Appendix 3 for all examination periods.

The examination timetable will be published on the University website approximately six (6) weeks prior to the commencement of each examination period. It will also be posted on the notice board at the Student Administration Office and in the library.

Students are responsible for consulting these sources for information on the time, date and location of examinations for individual units. Misreading of the timetable, travel plans and employment are not accepted as reasons for non-attendance at an examination.

Examination timetables are available from http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/timetables.html

Failure to attend an examination will result in a failed grade for the unit.

Students are advised by the School of any Supplementary Examination as and when required.

Teaching Periods

The School’s units are delivered throughout the Academic Year, normally during Semester One and Two. However, it should be noted that third and fourth year units are delivered in teaching periods that start and end before Field Education Placement begins in September. Units with these teaching periods are shown in your Course Structure as W31-37.

Please refer to Teaching Week Patterns, in Appendix 4 of this document, or by downloading from www.latrobe.edu.au/timetable to ensure your attendance at the correct time.

Timetables and Notices

Links to class timetables can be found on School webpage for the relevant campus.

At Bundoora – the School’s Timetables are located on LMS. You should regularly check these pages and also the La Trobe University Timetable at www.latrobe.edu.au/timetable for any changes. Whilst we try and keep changes to a minimum, circumstances beyond our control may mean a room or time change.

It is important to check your timetable of all enrolled units prior to the teaching period commencing date.

Tutorial lists and other pertinent information will be displayed on the student notice boards. Please check LMS (formerly WebCT) and the notice boards regularly as any changes to timetables or to other class arrangements will be displayed there as well as notices of seminars, workshops, employment, etc. Staff will also communicate with students via email using the student’s University email address. (see below).

Official Notification via Student Email

Upon enrolment, a free student email account is created for your use. It is valid and active for your entire La Trobe undergraduate course. You may have up to 50MB of email or files in your account at any given time. Your email address is <Student Username>@students.latrobe.edu.au

University staff will send emails to your La Trobe account only.

You must check this on a daily basis for updates on your enrolment, units, clinical information and other important matters.

To log into your account, go to: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/resources.html .

School Emails Via ltuswsp@latrobe.edu.au

Bundoora School staff - academic and administrative, communicate important information to all enrolled social work students via the email address: ltuswsp@latrobe.edu.au . This is a very effective and efficient way to communicate to our student community. Emails sent to this email address will be headed or marked to the attention of students enrolled in specific units and/or to students in one particular year level for their attention. Please read these emails carefully, as they not only, contain important details and/or reminders about your study, but can also outline opportunities to attend industry conferences, seminars and social events. All school staff, academic and administrative and all enrolled students receive emails addressed to ltuswsp@latrobe.edu.au. The recipients of this email address are updated each year and only contain enrolled students for the current academic year. Students are permitted to send emails to ltuswsp@latrobe.edu.au , e.g., requesting class swap with another student, but, personal or junk mail is not allowed.

Enrolment Basics

Census Dates and Variation

Students are able to vary their enrolment, i.e., to drop from full time study to part time study or to change electives. Entry to units after the second week of the teaching period may be permitted only in exceptional circumstances, and only with the approval of the Unit Coordinator. Students wishing to withdraw from any unit must do so before the census date for that teaching period so as not to be liable for any fees. If you withdraw from a unit, after one-third of the teaching period has passed, you will be HECS liable. If you withdraw from a unit, after two-thirds of the teaching period has passed, you will be HECS liable and you will receive a fail grade.

Please refer to the Census dates available online from http://www.latrobe.edu.au/acadserv/current/enrol_reenrol.html for 2009.

It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for any variation of enrolment that becomes necessary.

Varying your enrolment can be made using the web based enrolment variation facility via StudentOnLine (SOL) see page 34 of this document. A Variation of Enrolment form is only needed to be completed if a signature approval is required in writing by the appropriate Unit Coordinator, or at odd times throughout the year when SOL is unavailable.

The Variation of Enrolment form is available from http://www.latrobe.edu.au/acadserv/current/enrol_variation.html . If you are receiving Austudy or a Youth Allowance, you should consider the effect of any variation to your enrolment on your eligibility and seek advice if necessary from the Financial Aid Office.

Elective Units

To satisfy course requirements, you are required to enrol into elective units, refer to your year specific Course Structure for the elective credit points required.

Students are advised to consult the University’s Handbook at: www.latrobe.edu.au/handbook and the University’s timetable on www.latrobe.edu.au/timetable prior to enrolling.

It is important to ensure that elective unit lectures do not clash with timetabled core Social Work or Human Services unit lectures.

Year Level Coordinators can be consulted to assist students with their unit selection.

Invalid Units (Subjects)

Prior to the commencement of each teaching period the Student Information System will run through each enrolment and identify any unit(subject) which should change from ENROLLED to INVALID or vice versa based on course or unit(subject) rules.

An INVALID unit(subject) can occur for any of the following reasons:

- A pre-requisite or co-requisite unit(subject) in a prior teaching period has been failed

- A unit(subject) has been selected that has a class quota limit or overloaded your enrolment.

If the above reasons do not apply in your enrolment, please contact the School’s Student Services Officer.

Further information is available from : http://www.latrobe.edu.au/acadserv/current/enrol_reenrol.html

Intermission

Students wishing to intermit their course must complete an Intermission Form available online from http://www.latrobe.edu.au/acadserv/current/intermission.html and consult with the appropriate Year Level coordinator for approval. Normally a student will be permitted to intermit studies for a maximum of one year only, with further intermission being granted under exceptional circumstances only.

Please note that any intermitted semester one student returning to study SWP3FOP/4FOP in semester two, W31-37 will be contacted with details of topics to be offered and the process of topic selection and allocation. It is important that your contact details are correct during your intermission and indeed at all times. In the event of late submission of topic preferences, students will be allocated by direction of the Unit Coordinator. Further details about the selection process are contained in the Expression of Preference Form.

Part-Time Study

Part-time sequencing is outlined in each year specific Course Structure for students to follow to ensure correct progression throughout their enrolment.

Re-Enrolment for 2010

Re-enrolment information will be emailed to students, both current and intermitted, from the Student Administration Office and the School, in September/October of each year which has detailed information regarding how and when to re-enrol. Students are advised to follow their own personal year specific course structure, when re-enrolling on StudentOnLine at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/acadserv/current/studentonline.html , by following and completing all steps, adding or confirming units needed to be completed for 2010 until a receipt number is obtained. (Keep a copy for your records).

Important:

• All students are required to enrol in units for Semester One and Semester Two during the re-enrolment period.

• International students are required to maintain a full-time enrolment up until their final semester to satisfy visa requirements. Re-enrolment Late Fee

Failure to re-enrol at the specified time will result in students incurring late fees or enrolment discontinuation.

Request for a school “To Whom It May Concern Letter”

Students can request a School letter confirming their enrolment details for Centrelink and/or employment purposes by completing the necessary form which is available from LMS, the School’s website and at the Division of Allied Health’s reception, Level 2, Health Sciences Building 2. You must allow five (5) working days for this to be completed and sent to you, especially in high demand times, e.g., at the end of the field education placement period in December/January. Your patience at this time is appreciated.

Letter re Enrolment load

You can request this type of letter for Centrelink purposes. This letter contains your current enrolment details, full-time or part-time EFTSL load; course commencement and predictive course completion dates.

Letter re Course completion

You can request this type of letter for employment purposes. This letter contains your current enrolment details; course details and states that you have met all the requirements for the course, and that your final results will be ratified at the School’s Chief Examiner’s meeting (Progression and Completion Meeting).

Important: Course Completion letters can only be provided :

1. After submission of your final placement documentation, by email, to your liaison person; and,

2. When confirmation has been given from The Director of Field Education to Student Services that your final Field Placement is a pass.

Letter re Course qualified

You can request this type of letter for employment purposes. This letter contains your current enrolment details; course details and states that you have been qualified for the award to be conferred at the next LTU graduation ceremony in May/October.

Request for an Academic Transcript or a “To Whom It May Concern Letter” From the Student Administration Office

Course Completions/Qualifications are normally available within 10 working days from the release of results. If you require an Academic Transcript or a "To Whom It May Concern" letter showing your course completion/qualification details, please ensure you request your Academic Transcript or "To Whom It May Concern" letter to be provided showing these details.

For more information on how to order a "To Whom It May Concern" letter follow the link to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/acadserv/current/letters.html.

Queries regarding this service should be directed to:  Email: studentcentre@latrobe.edu.au
Or by Phone:              Albury-Wodonga - (02) 6024 9791,                 Bendigo - (03) 5444 7474,
                                 Bundoora - (03) 9479 2005,                            Mildura - (03) 5051 4002

General Information

Computers for Student Use

Why students need to use a computer:

Lecturers tend to see word processed assignments as being more professional. Use of computerised word processing packages also ensures legibility.

To access the Internet not only for University information (e.g. exam results, timetables, re-enrolment, course specific information) but also for information which may assist with assignments.

To utilise statistical packages for research data analysis and PowerPoint© packages for use in class presentation.

Means of accessing Web-based teaching materials and lecture notes in some courses/units.

Computers in the Faculty

Bundoora:

The Faculty of Health Sciences has three modern computer labs which Health Sciences students can use. They are located on the fourth level of the Health Sciences 3 building in rooms 401, 402 and 404. The rooms are also labelled as Lab 1, Lab 2 and Lab 3. Assistance is on hand and available from the adjacent Help Desk (room 403) or online from http://www.latrobe.edu.au/health/cats/index.htm. The labs are PC/Windows-based.

Hours: Semester Mon to Fri 9am-5pm

Intersemester Mon to Fri 9am-5pm

Note: Computer labs are not open on weekends. The labs are also used for classes so students should check the lab timetable monitors outside the labs to avoid clashes.

Available applications include the popular Microsoft Office (MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint), SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences), Endnote, Internet and Email access, and specific health software such as Medical Director, Health WIZ and pracsoft. Some restrictions apply to the use of these specialist applications.

Campus Graphics at www.latrobe.edu.au/campusgraphics provides printing and photocopying services to the labs and students are charged via their Campus Graphics online account. A4 black and white printing and photocopying is charged at 8 cents per A4 page. Colour printing is available but the print job will be sent to Café Digital located in the Agora on level 2 and prices vary depending on size.

Introductory computer classes are held during Orientation Week. Details (including times) are posted in the main computer labs or are available online from www.latrobe.edu.au/orientation . Contact the Health Sciences Lab Support Officer for further details on (03) 9479 5900.

Macintosh and IBM compatible computers are also available in various other areas around the University, including the 'Computer Barn' situated adjacent to Glenn College. For further information please call Health Sciences Information Services (03 9479 5900.

Albury-Wodonga

Students have access to University computing facilities for purposes related to their course. The Information Technology unit keep the labs operational and maintain computer system access, but do not provide instruction on how to use programs.

If you require assistance with regards to Hardware and/or Printing issues in the labs, the unit can be contacted during office hours by dialling 9757 on the security phone outside the labs, or by email to help.aw@latrobe.edu.au . Outside office hours, there is a lab supervisor at the desk in the printer room.

The cost of printing an A4 page on the standard laser printer is 11 cents per page, full colour is 50 cents per page. Printing is paid for with a rechargeable card that can also be used for printing and photocopying in the Library. You can purchase and recharge the card in the Library.

If you require assistance with software systems, please contact Study Hall by dialling 3694 on the security phone outside the labs, from the David Mann Library or, if phoning from home or via mobile, please contact Study Hall on 1300 786 535.

Bendigo

There are several computer laboratories across the campus, available to all students. During semester breaks and on Fridays, all buildings and computer labs will normally close at 6pm. After-hours access to any individual laboratory may be available with entry by a validated student swipe-card. Students should check with their individual School offices.

Mildura

Both Mildura campuses have a computer room, with printer access, for use by students - see front office administrative staff to pre-pay for the printing facilities. For IT difficulties see Michael Hilton-Wood, 50514066. Both campuses also have a number of lap top computers available for student use. These can be booked through the relevant Campus administrative staff.

Computing and Technical Services (CATS)

The Faculty's Computing and Technical Services unit at Bundoora provides services such as IT access and support, computer lab help desk, videoconferencing and equipment loans.

CaTS are located next to the computer labs on the fourth level of Health Sciences 3 in room 403.

Another function of CaTS is the provision of the Health Sciences' Audio Visual Loans Service, located in Room 228 at the car park end of the Health Sciences 2 building. Students can borrow video production equipment (VHS and MiniDV camcorders, microphones) as well as audio recording and transcribing equipment. The equipment is only available for course-related work.

CaTS also manage a video editing facility which is available for staff and students to edit and produce video assignments and presentations. Video can be produced into VHS, Video CD or DVD formats and video files can also be converted for use in PowerPoint presentations. CaTS staff are on hand to provide instruction on editing and production tasks.

To find out more about CaTS, please visit their web page at the following URL www.latrobe.edu.au/health/cats.

Telephone contact: (03) 9479 5900 Email: hs-servicedesk@latrobe.edu.au

Bendigo

Students may seek assistance for audio-visual loans, etc from Media Services Department, telephone (03) 5444 7495.

Mildura

The AV/IT technician is available for assistance with maintaining computer system access and keeping the computers operational but does not provide instruction on how to use programs.

Contact Michael Hilton-Wood on (03) 5051 4066.

 

Appendix 1

• Using Sources in your writing (PDF 49KB)

Appendix 2

• Student help - Learning Management System (LMS)
• Student guides - getting started guide (PDF 61KB)

Appendix 3

• Academic calendar (PDF 20KB)

Appendix 4

• 2009 Teaching week patterns (PDF 21.4KB)

Course Structures

• Bachelor of Human Services and Master of Social Work – Albury-Wodonga (HZHSWW), Bendigo (HZHSWB), Melbourne (Bundoora) (HZHSW)
• Bachelor of Social Work (Advanced Standing) – Albury-Wodonga (HBSWAW), Bendigo (RBSWBE), Melbourne (Bundoora) (HBSWAS), Mildura (HSBSWM)
• Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Human Services – Albury-Wodonga (HZSWHW), Bendigo (HZSWHB), Melbourne (Bundoora) (HZSWH)
• Bachelor of Human Services – Albury-Wodonga (HBHSVW), Bendigo (HBHSVB), Melbourne (Bundoora) (HBHSV)
• Bachelor of Social Work – Albury-Wodonga (HSBSWW), Bendigo (RBSW), Melbourne (Bundoora) (HBSW)
• Bachelor of Social Work with Honours – Albury-Wodonga (HSHSWW), Bendigo (RHSW), Melbourne (Bundoora) (HSHSW)

Alternate Format

• Graduate Student Manual (DOC 1.57MB)