QTAC Code: 011011
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: OP-11 / Rank-77
Award Abbreviation: BSocSc(CommWk)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English
CRICOS Code: 026645D

NEW STUDENTS: Choosing courses for 2005

Program Structure

Core Courses

2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory Courses

4 required courses:
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia

Advanced Courses

9 required courses:
SCS210 Indigenous Australia and the State
SCS225 Social Research
SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
SCS260 Community Work
SCS261 Community Work Practice 1
SCS262 Community Work Practice 2
SCS270 Applications in Social and Community Work
SCS280 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
SCS295 Gender and Culture
Plus - choose 3 advanced courses with an SCS prefix from the following:
SCS211 Green Justice: Environmental and Social Issues
SCS215 Deviance: Identity and the Politics of Difference
SCS221 Social Psychology
SCS235 Providing for the People: Social Justice, Welfare, and the State
SCS281 Developmental and Family Counselling
SCS282 Globalisation and International Community Development
SCS285 Health, Society and Culture
SCS286 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
SCS287 Education: Access and Equity
SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity

Note: The following courses may also be counted towards the 3 advanced SCS prefix courses:
HRM210 Managing Human Resources
MGT320 Management Strategy
PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation

Elective Courses

Choose 6 elective courses from any faculty ( Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science)

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

1. No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed, including Core Courses, in the BSocSc(CommWk).
2. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
3. A maximum of 6 Business or Science courses (72 units) can be included in the BSocSc(CommWk).
4. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
5. HRM210 , MGT320 , PUB252 and PUB351 have prerequisites, and the electives must be used to complete the relevant prerequisites.
6. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
7. Refer to the Academic Rules.
8. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
9. Refer to the Recommended Enrolment Patterns.

Enquiries

Bruce Williams
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259; Email: bwillia4@usc.edu.au