Human Services (Child and Family)

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 11.3 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 13.9 k / Year(s)  
501–600 place StudyQA ranking:4929 Duration:3 years

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If you are passionate about people, then our Bachelor of Human Services (Child and Family) will put you on the right path to working with your community. Combining a range of courses in psychology, education and counselling, you will examine the issues that impact families and children within our society.

This degree involves theory, field practicum, as well as work experience in a human services agency of your choice, providing you with the broad knowledge base and skill set needed to work in this field.

Program structure

 

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses8

plus 8 -unit major8

plus second 8-unit major8

or 2 x 4-unit minors

or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x electives   

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship1

CDS1000Introduction to Community Welfare and Development

PSY1010Foundation Psychology A

CDS1001Human Relations and Communications

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives

CDS2001Sustainability Concepts and Issues

CDS2000 Ethical Issues and Human Rights in the Human Services

CDS2002Field Placement A2

Child and Family major: 

CDS3001 Assessment and Report Writing in Counselling

CDS3002 Counselling Theory and Practice

EDO2104 Families and Society

EDU5325 Child Abuse and Neglect: Intervention, Protection and Prevention

EDU5335 Emotional and Behavioural Problems of Children and Adolescents

PSY1020 Foundation Psychology B

PSY1030 Cross-Cultural and Indigenous Psychology

EDC1100 Lifespan Development and Learning

 OR

PSY2030 Developmental Psychology

Footnotes

1 Students who have completed CMS1009 Communication in Academic and Professional Contexts cannot enrol in CMS1000.

2 Students cannot study both CDS2000 and HMT2000 within the one degree.

Entry requirements

  • Year 12 English (4 SA) of equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 15/67

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.

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