Bachelor of Human Services
Central Queensland University
About
The Bachelor of Human Services will provide you with an understanding of the political, social, cultural environment and skills and knowledge for people working in the human services.
The course will provide a wide range of knowledge and skills including psychology, sociology, contemporary issues and knowledge of working with Aboriginal and Islander people.
Skills will be gained in working with people either individually or as part of a family or other group.
You will have the opportunity within a human service agency to practice skills and demonstrate an understanding of professional practice.
This course aims to equip you to work with both Indigenous and non-indigenous people within community and human service work.
Structure
Course Structure
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- Complete the core structure
Major
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| Number of units: 22 | Total credit points: 144 |
Year 1 Term 1
Add elective unit (6 credit points) from across the University. NB Selection of this unit will determine which advanced level electives can be undertaken in the final year of the course as it will form the prerequisites for that field of study.
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> PSYC11008 | Biological Foundations of Psychology | --> |
| --> SOCL11055 | Sociology of Australian Society | --> |
| --> SOWK11014 | Contemporary Human Services | --> |
Year 1 Term 2
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> PSYC11009 | Social Foundations of Psychology | --> |
| --> SOWK11015 | Professional Communication in Human Services | --> |
| --> SOWK11016 | Human Services and Statutory Contexts | --> |
| --> INDG11013 | First Nation and Non-Indigenous History: The Interface | --> |
Year 2 Term 1
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| Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> SOWK12008 | Theories of Change for Professional Practice I | --> |
| --> SOWK12009 | Casework and Case Management | --> |
| --> SOWK12012 | Organisational Practice | --> |
| --> SOWK12015 | Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Professional Practice | --> |
Year 2 Term 2
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> SOCL19069 | Social Research Methods | --> |
| --> SOWK12010 | Theories of Change for Professional Practice II | --> |
| --> SOWK12011 | Social Group Work and Family Work | --> |
| --> SOWK12014 | Ethical Professional Practice | --> |
Year 3 Term 1
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> SOWK13009 | Fieldwork Education 1 | --> |
| --> SOWK13010 | Integrating Theory and Practice 1 | --> |
Year 3 Term 2
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> SOWK13011 | Community Practice | --> |
| --> SOWK13012 | Professional Practice and Mental Health | --> |
| --> SOWK13013 | Professional Practice with Children, Youth and Families | --> |
| --> SOWK13014 | Contemporary Social Policy | --> |
Entry requirements
What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
Entry Requirements
Not applicable. This is an interim award for CC48 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and therefore does not require entry requirements.
Security Requirements
Students do not enter this course. This is an interim award for CC48 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours). Security requirements are the same as for CC48 Bachelor of Social Work.
Health Requirements
Students do not enter this course. This is an interim award for CC48 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours). Health requirements are the same as for CC48 Bachelor of Social Work.
Assumed Knowledge
Not applicable. This is an interim award for CC48 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and therefore does not require entry requirements.
Fees and Charges
- Domestic Fees -->
Learning outcomes
Learning Outcomes
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- Apply a knowledge of contemporary human services in Australia into the workplace
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- Apply effective communication within the human services
- 3.
- Utilise the knowledge, skills and values for human services practice
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- Critically analyse the socio-political environment in Australia and how this impacts on the human services
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- Apply the knowledge gained from understanding both the historical and contemporary issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in interacting with the human services.
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | --> | --> | --> | --> | |
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | --> | ||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | --> | ||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
Institution
