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Part-time - $4,248.00 pa
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The Graduate Certificate in Human Services is designed to consolidate and further your expertise in human services through a short program of tertiary-level study.
You'll gain an overview of the human services sector in Australia, as well as concepts, issues and human services standards underpinning previous and current practice. You'll learn about social inequality in contemporary society and the psychology of human development across the lifespan.
This course gives you the opportunity to develop or refresh your study skills in communication, critical thinking, information literacy, reasoning and writing by examining issues that are relevant to your profession or workplace.
The Graduate Certificate in Human Services is delivered online part-time, allowing you to combine study with your other commitments. If you combine work with study, you'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge immediately.
Charles Sturt University is a well-established provider of human service courses, and our academic staff are highly experienced in social welfare practice. From day one of your enrolment, you'll benefit from personal contact and support for your learning needs.
On completion of this course, you'll be eligible for admission to Charles Sturt University's Master of Leadership in Human Services. This course can also be taken to supplement an assessed bachelor's qualification to meet the prerequisites for admission into Charles Sturt University's Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying).
The Graduate Certificate in Human Services is a formal qualification designed to enhance the human services careers of those working in the industry. It is an ideal choice if you wish to pursue a structured program of professional development or boost your credentials for management and leadership.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| HCS409 | Social Welfare in Human Services | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSY455 | Developmental and Social Psychology | 8 credit pts |
| Select two (2) subjects from the following: | ||||
| ETH402 | Vulnerability and the Ethics of Intervention | 8 credit pts | ||
| GER402 | Health, Wellbeing and Family Care in Later Life | 8 credit pts | ||
| HCS510 | Social Work Practice in Mental Health | 8 credit pts | ||
| HCS513 | Understanding Children from Adversity | 8 credit pts | ||
| HCS410 | Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Welfare | 8 credit pts | ||
| SOC401 | Advanced Social Inequality | 8 credit pts | ||
| SWK504 | Human Services Research Methods | 8 credit pts | ||
| WEL407 | Working alongside children and young people in Indigenous Australian communities | 8 credit pts | ||
| WEL426 | Disaster Recovery: A Human Services Perspective | 8 credit pts | ||
| WEL523 | Contemporary Theories for Case Management | 8 credit pts |
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Human Services must meet the following requirements:
Completed Bachelor (or AQF equivalent) in human services, social work, social welfare, social sciences, nursing, health or related areas;
OR
A completed Bachelor (or AQF equivalent), needing to complete pre-requisite subjects, for the purpose of applying to the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) degree at the Course Director's direction;
OR
Five years full time (or equivalent) relevant work experience in Human Services.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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