Bachelor of Applied Social Science

Alphacrucis College

The Bachelor of Applied Social Science is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with a broad understanding of theory and evidence-based practice of applied social sciences.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Do you want to make a difference in your community and on society? Do you have a deep desire to help people? The Bachelor of Applied Social Science trains and equips you to assist others in a professional and caring manner, based on evidence-based interventions and best-practice principles. You can choose to specialise in either counselling, chaplaincy & pastoral care, youth work, community work, or cross-cultural community work, with course content and experience meeting appropriate industry requirements.

You will be learning from qualified and experienced health and industry-specific professionals. This course combines theoretical foundations with skill development and the practical experience required to work effectively in a range of applied social science contexts. With an emphasis on skill development and practical experience, you will learn to work professionally to help others.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge:

Understanding and knowledge of historic and current thinking within the social sciences in-depth ethical, theoretical and practical knowledge about providing informed care to others as well as a broad and coherent understanding of the dynamic relationship between the two.
Broad, coherent and practical knowledge about the underlying principles and concepts for both maintaining currency in their chosen profession and independent lifelong learning the limits inherent in these and their relevance to selfcare and professional conduct

Skills:

• Able to critically and respectfully debate the nature of self, others and the world in which they live exercising judgement and the ability to research, analyse, consolidate and synthesise relevant materials from the social sciences to substantiate their claims.
• Appraise individual and cultural diversity in both development and relationships and the practice implications of these demonstrate the cognitive, technical and creative abilities to maintain these skills in changing contexts
• Display self-awareness and the ability to be self-evaluative
• Communicate effectively and creatively, through electronic media, orally and in writing with individuals, families, groups and organisations

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Your graduate employment opportunities can include diverse roles such as:

Community, Case Worker or Youth Worker
School, Hospital, Community or other Chaplain
Policy, Project or Family Support Officer
Support Service Officer specialising in areas such as health, women, disability, children, migration, and refugees
Accredited Counsellor (with CCAA) - specialising in areas such as schools, community work, careers, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation