Bachelor of Human Services (with specialisations)

Subjects

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, residential 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.

Full subject list

Graduation requirements

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.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.Full subject list
The course consists of:


core subjects (128 points)
and either:

specialisation subjects (64 points);
or

restricted electives (64 points)


Bachelor of Human Services

Core Subjects (128 points)
HCS102 Communication & Human Services
HCS103 Fields of Practice
HCS111 Introduction to Human Services
HCS204 Research Methods
HCS221 Law for the Human Services
HSS300 Professional Development
LES202 Contemporary Issues and Practice in Community Development
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Culture, History & Contemporary Realities
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
SOC101 Introductory Sociology
SOC102 Social Inequality
SPE211 Foundations of Social Policy
WEL231 Holistic Eco-Social Approaches in Mental Health
WEL232 Work Place Learning in Human Services 1
WEL324 Work Place Learning in Human Services 2
WEL325 Counselling Skills for Human Services

Specialisation Subjects or Restricted Electives (64 points) Addiction
HCS406 Social Work and Human Rights
HCS310 Mental Health
PSY214 Health...

There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.

Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.