Undergraduate USA-WELF2023-2023
Working with Community
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Duration
10 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.
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QS Ranking 2022
20
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
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Subject details
By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:
- Understand community work and the contested notions of community in the context of human service work.
- Understand community work processes within a human rights and social justice framework.
- Identify and evaluate the various models of community work and examine their basic features and applicability in various settings.
- Identify and apply relevant strategies for working collaboratively with community members on issues pertinent to diverse communities.
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- You’ll study the following topics:
- Introduction to community development
- Community development context and principles
- Applying practice principles, roles, and skills
- Human rights and social justice
- Power and empowerment
- Working with diversity
- Working in indigenous contexts
- Working with young people
- International community development
- Challenges in working with communities
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Working with Community is a dynamic and exciting course. You’ll learn about the rapidly changing contexts which can impact social justice and human rights for diverse groups of people. This course focuses on the knowledge, skills, and processes needed to enhance this journey of being and becoming.
UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.
Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.
This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Community Health degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.
- Continuous assessment (60%)
- Project (40%)
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