Program Overview

WEL508 Social Policy Reading Subject

This subject will involve in-depth reading and seminars in one of a variety of social welfare and policy areas. Fields in which supervision is currently available include:

• Rural Social Issues
• Child Welfare
• Mental Health
• Gerontology
• Disabilities
• Women
• Race and Ethnicity
• Law and Policy

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

This subject is offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Enrolment Restrictions

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to students with permission of the Course Coordinator, MSocSc (Welfare and Social Policy).

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• Be familiar with the literature in the chosen field of study
• Have developed a scholarly appreciation of specific topics and issues relating to that field
• Have developed higher level analytical and research skills

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Varies, depending on chosen field

Availability

This subject is available in:

• Session 1 (30)
• Online
• Wagga Wagga Campus