- 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 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility and SCS274 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests).
- 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 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
COR110 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
COR111 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
Introductory courses
5 required courses:
PSY100 Event Management
SCS110 Business Events
SCS130 Communication and Thought
SCS172 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SCS180 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Advanced courses
10 required courses:
ENP236 Communication and Thought
SCS201 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SCS235 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCS273 Communication and Thought
SCS274 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SCS276 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCS277 Applied Research Methods
SCS278 Economics for Business
SWK302 Business Law and Ethics
SWK303 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Elective courses
Select 2 required elective courses from:
INT140 Marketing Theory and Practice
SCS210 Accounting for Business
SCS225 Introduction to Informatics
SCS230 Strategic Management
SCS285 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SCS286 Communication and Thought
SCS290 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SCS295 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
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 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| COR110 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| COR111 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change |
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY100 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| SCS110 Social Work and Human Services Practice | |||
| SCS130 Counselling for the Human Services Professional | |||
| SCS172 Social Justice, Welfare and the State | |||
| SCS180 Group Work |
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 Working With Families | |||
| SCS235 Ethics and Professional Practice | |||
| SCS276 Complexity and Social Work: Policy and Practice | |||
| SCS277 Indigenous Australia and the State | |||
| SCS278 Understanding Cultural Diversity |
Required elective courses (2)
Select 2 required elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT140 Environment and Health | |||
| SCS210 Science Research Methods | |||
| SCS225 | |||
| SCS230 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| SCS285 Introduction to Marketing | |||
| SCS286 Accounting for Business | |||
| SCS290 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| SCS295 |
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 Applied Research Methods | |||
| SCS273 Introduction to Economics | |||
| SCS274 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| SWK302 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events | |||
| SWK303 Strategic Management |
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288