- Potential entry point for work in child protection
- Opportunities for two field education placements in human services agencies
- Accredited with the Australian Community Workers Association
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Human Services
Award abbreviation: BHumServ
QTAC code: 011121
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Recommended prior preparation: Criminal History check, Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG)
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR372
CRICOS code: 057534K. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
As a human services professional you work with people who require assistance and support with everyday living, and help them to make changes to enhance their lives.
This program equips you to work with individuals, groups, families and communities in a range of roles in community welfare. The program includes studies in human services practices within a social justice framework. You complete specialist studies in child protective practices and may undertake a major in counselling. The program includes two professional placements and meets the requirements of the Queensland Department of Child Safety as being suitable preparation for child protection employment.
Post-admission requirements
You are required to complete two field education placements at approved agencies. A Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) is required, refer to Requirements for field education.
Career opportunities
Casework with families, individuals and groups, aged services, child protection, correctional services, disability services, juvenile justice, youth work.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Community Workers Association.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr Christine Morley
Tel: +61 7 5459 4723
Email: cmorley@usc.edu.au
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses, 17 required courses and 3 electives.
- Successfully complete 2 field education placements (SCS273 Family Law: Legal Frameworks and Issues and SCS274 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice).
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register selected Majors and Minors with Student Administration.
In order to commence field education placement you must:
- Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field education component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
- Travel to attend field education placements.
- Please note, while all endeavours will be made to place students in a given semester, this is not guaranteed and students may need to enrol at a later time should a position in an agency be unavailable in the preferred semester.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- SCS273 and SCS274 are 24 unit courses equivalent to two standard 12 unit courses.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
COR110 Employment and Industrial Law
COR111 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
Introductory courses
5 required courses:
PSY100 Advanced and Transcultural Counselling
SCS110 Advanced Psychological Assessment and Reporting
SCS130 Clinical Psychological Practice 1
SCS172 Practicum Placement 1
SCS180 Advanced Research Design and Methods
Advanced courses
10 required courses:
ENP236 Clinical Psychological Practice 2
SCS201 Practicum Placement 2
SCS235 Research Project 1
SCS273 Ethical Professional Practice of Psychology
SCS274 Clinical Psychological Practice 3
SCS276 Practicum Placement 3
SCS277 Research Project 2
SCS278 Clinical Health Psychology and Psychopharmacology
SWK302 Research Project 3
SWK303 Research Project 4
Elective courses
Select 2 required elective courses from:
INT140 Practicum Placement 4
SCS210 Communication and Thought
SCS225 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SCS230 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCS285 Economics for Business
SCS286 Communication Theory and Practice
SCS290 Introduction to Journalism
SCS295 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
PLUS select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Human Services Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Justice and the Australian Legal System | |||
| COR110 Foundations of Criminology | |||
| COR111 Criminal Law: An Introduction |
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY100 | |||
| SCS110 Advanced Level Electives in Justice | |||
| SCS130 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| SCS172 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? | |||
| SCS180 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change |
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Five (5) required advanced level courses
- Two (2) required elective courses
- One (1) elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENP236 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| SCS235 The Writer and the Law | |||
| SCS276 Policies of Crime Prevention | |||
| SCS277 International Justice and Human Rights | |||
| SCS278 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice |
Required elective courses (2)
Select 2 required elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT140 The Administration of Justice: Issues in Policing | |||
| SCS210 Employment and Industrial Law | |||
| SCS225 Family Law: Legal Frameworks and Issues | |||
| SCS230 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues | |||
| SCS285 Social Justice, Welfare and the State | |||
| SCS286 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| SCS290 The Writer and the Law | |||
| SCS295 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? |
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Five (5) required advanced level courses
- One (1) elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCS201 Policies of Crime Prevention | |||
| SCS273 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| SCS274 International Justice and Human Rights | |||
| SWK302 The Administration of Justice: Issues in Policing | |||
| SWK303 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change |
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288