Bachelor of Social Science
(Double Major in Applied Counselling Skills and Welfare and
Community Work)
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TESTIMONIES
"The course structure was designed excellently, intending to
suit the needs of students.
The course, comprising of various modules, was interesting
and beneficial for my work. Immediately after my completion
of the course, I was promoted. I consider that AHD and ECU
paved my way for my promotion when they introduced a double
major in Welfare and Community."
Tamilarsee Muthu |
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Awarded by Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is the second largest university in
Western Australia. It upholds a well-deserved reputation for
teaching excellence (www.ecu.edu.au). |
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The Bachelor of Social Science (Major in
Applied Counselling Skills and major in Welfare and Community Work)
is accredited externally by the Australian Institute of Welfare and
Community Workers (AIWCW). The AIWCW has accredited the course to
be delivered at the Academy of Human Development, Singapore.
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Students completing this course are strongly encouraged to obtain
membership to this professional body.
The Bachelor of Social Science (Major in Applied Counselling Skills
and major in Welfare and Community Work) is a pathway into the
Master of Social Science (Counselling and Psychotherapy) course.
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Bachelor Year One
(Diploma in Counselling Skills):
The first year of the Bachelor degree is the Diploma in
Counselling Skills.
Bachelor Second and Final Year:
The second and final year of the Bachelor degree consists of the
following units:
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UNIT |
| 1 |
CSV1101 Introduction to Community Work |
| 2 |
CSV1102 Introduction to Social Analysis |
| 3 |
CSV3111 Community Development |
| 4 |
CSV3106 GAPS Professional Development |
| 5 |
CBS3103 Introduction to Social Policy & Social
Services in Singapore |
| 6 |
CSV3112 Administration & Management in Community
& Public Services |
| 7 |
COU1101 Dynamic Models of Counselling |
| 8 |
COU1102 Self Development 1 |
| 9 |
COU3101 Humanistic Models of Counselling |
| 10 |
COU3102 Self Development 2 |
| 11 |
COU3105 Psychodynamic Concepts into Practice |
| 12 |
COU3106 Skills Training in Humanistic Counselling |
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CSV3206 GAPS II (150 hrs) |
| 14 |
CSV3107 Welfare and Community Work Practicum
(250 hrs) |
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Course Details |
Semester:
Every semester is 4 months and students take 2 units per
semester.Class Frequency:
Units are taught either by local lecturers or ECU overseas
lecturers. If both units in a semester are taught by local
lecturers, classes are as follows:
- Tuesdays (one unit) : 7pm - 10pm
- Thursdays or Fridays (another unit) : 7pm - 10pm
If one of the units in a semester is taught by an overseas
lecturer, classes for that unit will be held over intensive
weekends as follows:
- Friday : 7pm - 10pm
- Saturday and Sunday : 2pm - 9.30pm
Time may vary according to lecturer's schedule.
Attendance Requirement:
80% class attendance for each unit
Course Fee:
Fee for second and final year units will be S$1,200 per unit
(excluding GST). Textbooks and course materials will be
provided.
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Entry Requirement |
- Diploma in Counselling Skills (awarded by Edith
Cowan University); or
- Diploma in Family Life Education (awarded by Edith Cowan University); or
- Diploma in counselling related fields from recognised
institutions
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Enquiries |
As this course is
undergoing some re-structuring, we will not be offering it till
further notice. If you have any queries, please call 6593 5286 /
6425 2422.
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