Bachelor of Community and Human Services/Bachelor of Education

Our four-year degree will prepare you to become a confident, engaging and supportive teacher of psychology to secondary students and/or work in the area of student welfare in schools.

You will develop skills in community and health services and learn all about the ethics and skills needed to help improve the lives of others.You can work with students from Years 7 through to VCE.

And you may even choose to work with students in programs where they've been identified as 'at risk' or disengaged.

And throughout your career, you can switch between teaching and working in a community welfare role in schools.During this degree, you'll spend many of your hours in the field, learning the latest practices and seeing situations unfold in the classroom and in community settings.

Many of the contacts you make during these placements can lead to your future career.This degree is VIT accredited to enable you to teach and work in schools.

It is not ACWA accredited.Areas of study include:

communications, community studies, human services practice frameworks, psychology, research, rural social welfare, social policy, sociology.You will undertake a minimum of 80 days of supervised teaching placement.

This includes the opportunity during 3rd year for overseas placements in locations such as:

Timor Leste, England, China, New Zealand, Nepal.We provide a number of pathways and options to ensure you can follow your dream and become a great teacher.

Visit www.federation.edu.au/become-a-teacher for more information including our interactive study pathways tool.

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

Semester 1

LITERACY AND NUMERACY EDBED1011, 15 credit points

LEARNING AND TEACHING EDBED1016, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Introduction to Community and Human Services (15 credit points) Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Models for Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Elective Choices Human Behaviour in the Modern World (15 credit points) Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders (15 credit points) Behaviour in the workplace (15 credit points) Forensic Behavioural Science (15 credit points) Health and Behaviour Change (15 credit points) Counselling Theory and Practice (15 credit points)

Semester 2

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERISTICS EDBED1017, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: LEARNING AND TEACHING EEZED1711

Elective Choices Human Behaviour in the Modern World (15 credit points) Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders (15 credit points) Behaviour in the workplace (15 credit points) Forensic Behavioural Science (15 credit points) Health and Behaviour Change (15 credit points) Counselling Theory and Practice (15 credit points) Elective Choices Introduction to Community and Human Services (15 credit points) Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Models for Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Introduction to Community and Human Services (15 credit points) Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Models for Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points)

Year 2

Semester 1

TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSION 1 EDBED2114, 15 credit points

DESIGNING FOR LEARNING EDDDE2103, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Introduction to Community and Human Services (15 credit points) Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Models for Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Elective Choices Human Behaviour in the Modern World (15 credit points) Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders (15 credit points) Behaviour in the workplace (15 credit points) Forensic Behavioural Science (15 credit points) Health and Behaviour Change (15 credit points) Counselling Theory and Practice (15 credit points)

Semester 2

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS EDBED2010, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2 EEZED2722

Elective Choices Human Behaviour in the Modern World (15 credit points) Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders (15 credit points) Behaviour in the workplace (15 credit points) Forensic Behavioural Science (15 credit points) Health and Behaviour Change (15 credit points) Counselling Theory and Practice (15 credit points) Elective Choices Introduction to Community and Human Services (15 credit points) Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Models for Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Introduction to Community and Human Services (15 credit points) Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Models for Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points)

Year 3

Semester 1

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER: LEARNING AND TEACHING EDBED3016, 15 credit points

PSYCHOLOGY CURRICULUM 1 EDBED3037, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Introduction to Community and Human Services (15 credit points) Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Models for Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Elective Choices Human Behaviour in the Modern World (15 credit points) Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders (15 credit points) Behaviour in the workplace (15 credit points) Forensic Behavioural Science (15 credit points) Health and Behaviour Change (15 credit points) Counselling Theory and Practice (15 credit points)

Semester 2

CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING EDBED3027, 15 credit points

PSYCHOLOGY CURRICULUM 2 EDDDE3116, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 3 EEZED3721

Elective Choices Introduction to Community and Human Services (15 credit points) Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Models for Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Elective Choices Human Behaviour in the Modern World (15 credit points) Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders (15 credit points) Behaviour in the workplace (15 credit points) Forensic Behavioural Science (15 credit points) Health and Behaviour Change (15 credit points) Counselling Theory and Practice (15 credit points)

Year 4

Semester 1

TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSION 2 EDBED4113, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 4 EEZED4711

Elective Choices Human Behaviour in the Modern World (15 credit points) Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders (15 credit points) Behaviour in the workplace (15 credit points) Forensic Behavioural Science (15 credit points) Health and Behaviour Change (15 credit points) Counselling Theory and Practice (15 credit points) Elective Choices Introduction to Community and Human Services (15 credit points) Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Models for Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Introduction to Community and Human Services (15 credit points) Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Models for Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points)

Semester 2

DIFFERENTIATING FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING EDBED4010, 15 credit points

TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSION 3 EDBED4114, 15 credit points

TEACHER AS PROFESSIONAL EDBED4115, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: FINAL EEZED4721

Elective Choices Introduction to Community and Human Services (15 credit points) Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Models for Practice (15 credit points) Theories and Practices of Group Work (15 credit points) Community Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Models of Case Management (15 credit points) Social Policy and Social Change (15 credit points) Critical Practice Approaches (15 credit points) Counselling for Individuals and Families (15 credit points) Ethics and Values for Professional Practice (15 credit points) Elective Choices Human Behaviour in the Modern World (15 credit points) Abnormal Behaviour and Disorders (15 credit points) Behaviour in the workplace (15 credit points) Forensic Behavioural Science (15 credit points) Health and Behaviour Change (15 credit points) Counselling Theory and Practice (15 credit points)

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admission Criteria for current year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

Prerequisites

• Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics;
• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments:

The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00. If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and SEAS.

Guaranteed ATAR

This program has a guaranteed ATAR.If you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.

Subject Adjustments

A study score of 40 in any Humanities, Literature, Media, Philosophy or Psychology equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, this may provide support for your course application.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admissions Criteria for applicants with a higher education study

• Satisfactory completion of at least one year of tertiary study in a relevant field; and
• Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.

Literacy and Numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.

Admissions Criteria for applicants with a vocational education and training study

• Successful completion of a TAFE qualification at Certificate III or IV in a cognate or appropriate area, such as Community Services, Education Support, Children's Services, or Nursing; and
• At least one year of experience in a relevant area of education or support service and;
• Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.

OR

• Successful completion of a recognised TAFE Diploma program in a cognate or an appropriate area and;
• Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.

Literacy and Numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.

Admissions Criteria for applicants with work and life experience

• Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant work and life experience to strengthen their application.

Literacy and Numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.

Extra Requirements

Essential requirements for selection and application

CASPer

All applicants must sit the CASPer assessment. CASPer is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit https://takecasper.com/. Don't miss the deadlines for each offer round; check the dates here.

Essential requirements for enrolment and graduation

Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE)

Prior to graduation, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) . Visit our LANTITE webpage for more information, including advice about when you should sit the test. Link is https://federation.edu.au/schools/school-of-education/student-resources/lantite

Working with children check

Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements.

Police record check

Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements.