Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Human Services

The Graduate Certificate in Human Services from Charles Sturt University is designed for those who have an undergraduate qualification and wish to progress their knowledge or who have many years' relevant work experience and are seeking to formalize that practice.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online
• Duration: Minimum time - 1 year, Maximum time - 3 years
• Entry Score: TBA
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: Fee paying overseas - $13,960.00 pa (full-time), $6,980.00 pa (part-time)
• Course Points and Codes: Credit Points: 32, AQF: Level 8

Why Study with Us?

The Graduate Certificate in Human Services is designed to consolidate and further your expertise in human services through a short program of tertiary-level study. It provides a foundation in human services, covering concepts, issues, and standards underpinning previous and current practice. You'll learn about social inequality in contemporary society and the psychology of human development across the lifespan.

Career Opportunities

This course is a formal qualification designed to enhance the human services careers of those working in the industry. It's ideal for those who wish to pursue a structured program of professional development or boost their credentials for management and leadership.

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject, 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, intensive schools, or examinations.

Essential Set (16 pts)

• Core Subjects (16 Credit Points):
  • HCS409: Social Welfare in Human Services (8 credit points)
  • PSY455: Developmental and Social Psychology (8 credit points)

Restricted Electives (16 Credit Points)

Select two subjects from the following:

• ETH503: Vulnerability and the Ethics of Intervention (8 credit points)
• GER402: Health, Wellbeing and Family Care in Later Life (8 credit points)
• HCS510: Social Work Practice in Mental Health (8 credit points)
• HCS513: Understanding Children from Adversity (8 credit points)
• HCS410: Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Welfare (8 credit points)
• SOC401: Advanced Social Inequality (8 credit points)
• SWK504: Human Services Research Methods (8 credit points)
• WEL407: Working alongside children and young people in Indigenous Australian communities (8 credit points)
• WEL426: Disaster Recovery: A Human Services Perspective (8 credit points)
• WEL523: Contemporary Theories for Case Management (8 credit points)

Costs

• Course Fees:
  • A fee-paying student will pay a tuition fee for each subject in the course without the Australian government contributing any financial support to the university.
  • Eligible students still have the option to defer their fees through FEE-HELP.
• Payment Options:
  1. Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university.
  2. Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).
  3. Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Human Services must meet the following requirements:

• Completed Bachelor (or AQF equivalent) in human services, social work, social welfare, social sciences, nursing, health, or related areas.
• OR
• A completed Bachelor (or AQF equivalent), needing to complete pre-requisite subjects, for the purpose of applying to the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) degree at the Course Director's direction.
• OR
• Five years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience in Human Services.

Credit and Pathways

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree.

Scholarships

Charles Sturt University offers scholarships and grants, totaling over $11 million annually, covering various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living, and individuals in unique circumstances.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. You can apply via UAC, VTAC, or directly to Charles Sturt University. Check the key dates for application closing dates.

Related Courses

Other courses that you might be interested in include the Master of Leadership in Human Services (with specializations).

This course provides a comprehensive overview of human services, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their careers. With its flexible online delivery and focus on practical application, the Graduate Certificate in Human Services is an ideal choice for those seeking to advance their professional development in the field.