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Bachelor of Social Science (Youth Work)

Course Content


Social theories of youth, youth work ethics and values, adolescent health and well-being, youth spirituality and formation, group work and leadership skills, counselling skills, mentoring and case management frameworks, community development frameworks, practical orientation to working in different youth work roles such as church-based, schools-based, juvenile justice, supported youth accommodation, community development, alternative education, supervised field education, intercultural youth work, career development in youth work, negotiating the youth sector, funding applications, biblical studies, theological reflection and general social and human development.

Professional Outcomes


The Bachelor of Social Science (Youth Work) degree is designed to prepare graduates for a variety of roles across the youth sector. Based on graduate employment outcomes, potential positions include but are not limited to: Case Manager, Residential Supporter Worker; Youth Worker; Christian Pastoral Support Worker; Outreach Worker; Youth Event Coordinator; Youth Development Officer with local council, and Youth Pastor.

Course Subjects
 

  • Study Techniques
  • Language Skills
  • Principles and Practices of Relational Youth Work
  • Working with Indigenous Youth
  • Introduction to Sociology and Australian Culture
  • Communication Skills
  • Youth Sector
  • Orientation and Networking
  • Working with Diverse Youth Ethnicities
  • Human Lifespan Development
  • Exploring the Christian Faith
  • Developing Practice Skills for Youth Work 1 (Minor Placement)
  • Structural Youth Work and Social Policy
  • Human Services and Case Management
  • Ethics in the Social Sciences and Human Services
  • Youth Participation and Community Development
  • Gender and Social Identity
  • Working with Mental Health
  • Understanding the Biblical Narrative
  • Developing Practice Skills for
  • Youth Work II (Major Placement)
  • Grief, Loss and Attachment
  • Reading the Bible Faithfully
  • Developing Practice Skills for Youth Work II (Major Placement)
  • Understanding Systems and Families
  • Youth and Spirituality
  • Electives

 

Useful Information


ATAR: 65
Course Duration: 3 years full time or equivalent part time.
Location: On campus or external
Intake: February and July
Prerequisites: Completion of Year 12, a Certificate IV Qualification or Equivalent, or Mature Age Entry

Contact:
School of Social Science
(Youth Work)
Call 08 8373 8777

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