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Social Work
Social workers help people, influence policy development and assist communities.
Social work is a rewarding and challenging profession.
Our courses provide an education in social work that is informed by a critical understanding of the social science disciplines. They are oriented to the professional values and practices in the social work profession.
Our courses educate social workers according to the standards set by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Field education is central to social work. Students undertake two full-time placements, each approximately 14 weeks under professional supervision. Through supervised practice, students are introduced to agency work and procedures, effective practice and the dilemmas facing social workers.
The Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) are designed for students who already have a three-year degree or its equivalent, or who have successfully completed two-thirds of a recognised degree.
Career pathways
Graduates practice in areas such as administration, policy analysis and development, research, social action, program planning, community development, group work, family work, case management and individual casework. Employment opportunities exist in government and non-government agencies.
Social workers also specialise in fields such as family, youth and child welfare services, medical and health services, disability services, psychiatric and general mental health services, community services, aged care and disabilities, income support and mediation.
Hear from our graduates Tamra Comerford, a Family Counsellor at Lifeline Community Care and Dalia Pisk, Social Worker at The Burdekin Association.
ACU National also offers courses in psychology, social science and youth work.
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