Graduate Certificate in Human Services

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 32 points.Full subject list
To graduate from this program students must satisfactorily complete 32 points of study. The course consists of


2 core subjects and

2 restricted elective subjects


Two Core Subjects
HCS409 Social Welfare in Human Services
PSY482 Psychology of Human Development

Choice of 2 restricted electives from the following list:
ETH402 Vulnerability and the Ethics of Intervention
GER402 Ageing Bodies, Ageing Minds
HCS510 Social Work Practice in Mental Health
HCS513 Understanding Children from Adversity
HCS410 Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Welfare
SOC401 Advanced Social Inequality
SWK504 Human Service Research
WEL407 Child and Adolescent Welfare in Aboriginal Communities
WEL426 Disaster Recovery a Human Services Perspective
WEL523 Contemporary Theories for Case Management
To graduate from this program students must satisfactorily complete 32 points of study. The course consists of


2 core subjects and

2 restricted elective subjects


Two Core Subjects
HCS409 Social Welfare in Human Services

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.