Online Community Services Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Community Services is designed to attract a broad range of health care workers from diverse health and community-related settings. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to optimise effective practise in multi-disciplinary health-related community settings and health care facilities. It aims to promote students' understanding of the societal contexts in which they work, their legal and ethical responsibilities, and associated development of skills in analysis and problem solving.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Community Services (Case Management); or

(b) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Community Services Coordination; or

(c) hold an AQF level 5 Diploma in Community Services Work; or

(d) hold an AQF level 5 Diploma in Leisure and Health; or

(e) hold at least an AQF level 5 Qualification in an approved Health related discipline.

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The Master of Arts in Family Community Services, is a collaborative, multi-institutional program offered totally online. This degree is designed to provide a research-based perspective to understand individual, family, interpersonal and community dynamics across the lifespan. Students will acquire knowledge and skills related to the design, implementation, sustainability, and leadership and management of family and community services programs.

The College of Social Science, in collaboration with The Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA), offers this program with all course work delivered via the Internet/World Wide Web by faculty from multiple land-grant universities: Michigan State University, Kansas State University, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Oklahoma State University, and South Dakota State University.

Students will earn this degree from their home institution while also enrolling for courses at other participating institutions.

Entry Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

2. Provide proof of English proficiency (sent directly from the testing agency) if your first language is not English (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, MSUELT, or MELAB accepted). MSU's TOEFL and SAT code is 1465.

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This combined degree course prepares students for health practise and additionally, for coordination of health services. The Bachelor of Health Practice/Bachelor of Community Services prepares graduates who are safe, capable, confident, culturally sensitive and able to apply principles of evidence based practice and lifelong learning throughout their professional careers. The course develops breadth and depth of contextual knowledge and associated skills required for employment and career progression as health practitioners and additionally as case managers or services coordinators in a range of healthcare settings.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy); or

(b) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Community Services Work; or

(c) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Leisure and Health.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

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The Bachelor of Health, Ageing and Community Services is multi-disciplinary and is designed to attract a broad range of health and community care workers from diverse health and community-related settings. The course aims to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills required to work effectively in health-related community settings and health care facilities. It aims to promote candidates' understanding of the societal contexts in which they work and their legal ethical responsibilities, and it aims to develop their skills of analysis and problem solving, as well as concepts and skills specific to different subject areas.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall have professional experience relevant to the award and:

(a) hold a one year qualification recognised by the school as suitable entry into the program, or equivalent; or

(b) hold a two year qualification recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the program or equivalent.

Generally it will be expected that candidates will have had at least one year's experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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What if you understood people more easily? What if you learned how to provide others with what they need, how to navigate conflict and negotiate and how to manage others effectively? An important role of social services is equipping individuals and their families to succeed in interpersonal relationships in order to achieve positive outcomes working and living within their communities. By learning to understand these dynamics through the Family & Community Services program, you will be prepared to assist families, communities and businesses and educate them in available resources.

This 36-credit hour online master’s program is designed for those interested in the social and behavioral sciences and working with children, adults and families in community/agency settings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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For those whose English is not a primary language , they should have

TOEFL: required score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79-80 Internet-based

IELTS: 6.0

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