Working with Human Service Organisations

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
100% online, On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOWK 3004
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Course ID
202767
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Campus
Online, Magill, Mt Gambier, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Nilan Yu
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will advance students' knowledge of the human services by critically examining the organisational context of human service delivery and the diverse processes through which organisational vision translates to service delivery. Students will develop advanced knowledge of human service organisations and their governance, theoretical understandings of organisations, workers and clients and the practices relating to quality assurance, accountability and evaluation and evaluation planning. Students will develop the skills to critically analyse trends in human service delivery including delivering services in dispersed or culturally diverse communities, the role and influence of stakeholders in service delivery and evaluation, and ethical issues in organisations. 

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 50042
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 6 Nov - Online ,

Magill

Class number
Class number 59092
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 180
Available
Available 180
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 6 Nov - Magill ,
Class number
Class number 57160
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 11:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 10:10am - 11:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
Class number
Class number 57161
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 2:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 1:10pm - 2:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
Class number
Class number 57162
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 2:40pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 2:40pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
Class number
Class number 57163
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
Class number
Class number 57164
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 10:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 10:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
Class number
Class number 57165
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 10:40am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 10:40am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 59093
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 6 Nov - Mt Gambier ,
Class number
Class number 57166
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 2:30pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 1:10pm - 2:30pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 59091
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 6 Nov - Whyalla ,
Class number
Class number 57167
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 2:30pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-34
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 1:10pm - 2:30pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-34

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed SOWK3002 Social Work Field Education 1

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed WELF3023 Working with Human Service Organisations at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)