Online Social Services Degree :: Accredited Universities

he main purpose of the Social Service Concentration is to prepare students for acceptance into a graduate program in Psychology. Students will earn enough credit hours to lay the foundation necessary for admission into a graduate program and licensure for Professional Counseling.
Upon the completion of this concentration, students who do not wish to go on to graduate school may consider jobs such as:

Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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MSc Applied Professional Studies (Practice Learning, Social Services, Stage 4) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.

The named award MSc Applied Professional Studies (Practice Learning, Social Services, Stage 4) is aimed at a broad range of professionals within social services and related service sectors, eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Participants will develop their strategic leadership skills with respect to practice learning development and support. It will enable students to acquire knowledge and skills in the strategic development and support of practice learning, workplace mentoring and communities of practice and in an organisational context, the development of learning organisations.

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme, candidates should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, candidate's admission to the programme is subject to providing evidence of a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 5.5 in the other 3 components.

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The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

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This program is intended for students employed in social service agencies and health care facilities, or those seeking employment in such areas.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high school from an accredited institution.

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This course builds on the Diploma of Children's Services qualification and aims to provide students with knowledge and skills for reflective professional practice and organisational leadership. Students are prepared for current, new and changing professional roles and extend leadership skills, knowledge and expertise. They build a capacity to make informed choices about early childhood theory, curriculum, pedagogy, policy and practice; to articulate, incorporate and advocate for equity values and social justice principles in professional practice; and to identify ways that gender, culture, ability and context impact on children's services practice with children, families and community. Students are normally already working in children's services.

Typically, students study this course on an external part-time, rather than a full-time basis because of their employment commitments. This course shares a suite of units with the Bachelor of Teaching and Learning and all units are offered in both internal and external mode. Some units are available in Summer Semester. This flexibility may assist students to plan a schedule of study which suits their individual needs, and essentially provides a fast track route to completion even with a part-time load. Course work and assignments are generally linked to students' professional practice in their workplaces.

This course caters for students based around the country and overseas. It requires a high level of on-line work especially for external students.

Employment opportunities exist for graduates in managerial and leadership roles within a children's services area.

Graduates are not eligible for teacher registration in the Northern Territory. Graduates may however seek admission into the Bachelor of Early Childhood Learning which is a recognised teaching qualification in the Northern Territory.

Entry Requirements

Completion of a Diploma of Children's Services, Diploma of Out of School Hours Care or equivalent. All applicants must have a minimum of one year's experience in managing or coordinating a children's service or two years experience in planning and implementing programs for children after completion of the relevant qualification.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Study for a degree in community and human services expands your understanding of the relationship between human needs and values and social conditions. You develop analytical and communication skills, as well as the knowledge and expertise to contribute to the development and maintenance of healthy communities, groups and individuals.
Students in this area learn to understand and integrate the four foundations of the discipline: knowledge, skills, attitudes and values; and experience, application and practice. Many faculty mentors in community and human services have had extensive experience in the field in roles ranging from direct service to program evaluation and are available to guide you to meet personal and vocational goals.

Students who study community and human services are preparing to:

- enter or continue in community-service professions
- further develop their current professional role
- pursue graduate study
- combine their background in nursing or substance-abuse counseling with further education to broaden their knowledge and abilities
- solve problems interfering with the well-being of individuals, groups and communities
- manage social-service organizations delivering assistance
- help individuals and communities in emergencies
- affect social policy and change
- teach
- enter jobs in government
- assume a policymaking role

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

Other Fees

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