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# Are you interested in becoming a Chaplain?

## The Diploma of Applied Social Sciences is the perfect fast-tracked qualification to equip you with the competencies to become a chaplain.

You have the option of completing the required units first (Working With Mental Health and Case Management and Practice Interventions) to fast track your placement in a school. You will complete the following Eight (8) subjects:

Semester 1:

- Introduction to Sociology
- Professional Communication Skills
- Working With Mental Health
- Exploring Practices for Spiritual Formation

 

Semester 2:

- Decolonizing Practice
- Case Management and Practice Interventions
- Meaningful Living
- Critical Youth Work OR Counselling Skills\*

DURATION: 12 months full-time or part-time equivalent

\*Requires on-campus attendance

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