Welcome to the School of Health and Social Development
Field education

The Deakin University field education program is a key component to Disability Studies, Health Promotion, Occupational Therapy and Social Work. Field education provides students with the learning experiences that enable them to develop and integrate knowledge with practice.

Health promotion combines a broad range of activities directed at raising the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations. A core unit of the health promotion course is the practicum unit, which provides the opportunity for students to experience field work and to transfer key health promotion principles and academic knowledge to a practical setting. [Enter the health promotion area]

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy equips students with the knowledge and skills to enable people of all ages to engage in all areas of daily living, in order to assist them achieve their personal goals for independence at home, work and within the community. Practicums are a key component of the course. They assist students in developing competence as beginning practitioners in occupational therapy and allow for professional accreditation. [Enter the occupational therapy area]

The Bachelor of Social Work provides students with a broad-based approach to social work with emphasis on regional and rural communities, Koorie society, women's issues and social and community development. As part of their professional accreditation, students must complete two field education placements that are designed to demonstrate that they have begun to master the Australian Association of Social Workers' competency standards for entry-level social workers. [Enter the social work area]