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Youth Work Minor

Code MIYOU

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About this Minor

Equips students with an understanding of young people, social action, rights and identity. The minor is designed for students aspiring to work with young people in educational, health and justice professions.

Code

MIYOU

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
= Available

Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
YWK1101Principles of Youth Work15
YWK1220Youth Issues15
YWK3107Ideology and Youth Work Practice15
YWK3211Inclusive Youth Work Practice15
YWK3203Theories of Youth15
YWK3231Strategies for Social Change15

For more detailed unit information for this Minor take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Related Courses

This Minor can be studied in the following courses

Experiences

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