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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2010: Bachelor of Human Services - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2010

  • This full-time enrolment pattern is designed to comply with program requirements. Variations are possible but should only be considered in consultation with the program adviser.
  • Students with credit from prior tertiary study should consult their program adviser for recommended enrolment.
  • For detailed program information, please refer to the program structure.
  • Course offerings may change without notice. Consult the course schedule to confirm when courses are offered.
Semester 1, 2010

SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS180 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Semester 2, 2010

SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
SCS172 Social Work and Human Services Practice
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 elective course (refer to Note 1)

Semester 1, 2011

SCS277 Working With Families
SCS278 Ethics and Professional Practice
Plus select 2 elective courses (refer to Note 1)

Semester 2, 2011

SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
SCS276 Group Work
SWK302 Community Development and Social Action
SWK303 Complexity and Social Work: Policy and Practice

Semester 1, 2012

SCS201 International Community Development and Global Justice
SCS273 Human Services Placement 1(24 units)
Plus select 1 elective course (refer to Note 1)

Semester 2, 2012

ENP236 Rural and Regional Sustainability
SCS274 Human Services Placement 2(24 units)
Plus select 1 elective course (refer to Note 1)

Notes
  1. Please note that at least 2 electives must come from the following:
    INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
    SCS210 Indigenous Australia and the State
    SCS225 Social Research
    SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
    SCS285 Health, Society and Culture
    SCS286 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
    SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity
    SCS295 Gender and Culture
    It is further recommended that students take SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory as an elective in Semester 1, 2011.
  2. No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed, including
core courses in the Bachelor of Human Services program.

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