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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Certificate in Human Services

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Human Services is designed for individuals with relevant undergraduate qualifications or extensive work experience in human services, aiming to enhance their knowledge and formalize their practice. It is part of an articulated program allowing progression to higher qualifications.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 - 3 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Nov
Domestic Fees
$12,920 per year

About this course

Overview

Looking to increase your knowledge and build on your experience in human services but unsure of your capacity or availability to study? The Graduate Certificate in Human Services from Charles Sturt University is the ideal choice.

This human services degree 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 formalise that practice.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

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.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, 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. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Human Services is a formal qualification designed to enhance the human services careers of those working in the industry. It is an ideal choice if you wish to pursue a structured program of professional development or boost your credentials for management and leadership.

Course structure

Essential set (8 pts)Core subjects 8 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsHCS409Social Welfare in Human Services8 credit ptsRestricted electives 24 Credit Points

Select three (3) subjects from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsETH503Vulnerability and the Ethics of Intervention8 credit ptsGER402Health, Wellbeing and Family Care in Later Life8 credit ptsHCS510Social Work Practice in Mental Health8 credit ptsHCS513Understanding Children from Adversity8 credit ptsHCS410Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Welfare8 credit ptsSOC401Advanced Social Inequality8 credit ptsSWK504Human Services Research Methods8 credit ptsWEL407Working alongside children and young people in Indigenous Australian communities8 credit ptsWEL426Disaster Recovery: A Human Services Perspective8 credit ptsWEL523Contemporary Theories for Case Management8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at Charles Sturt University.
81.2%
Overall satisfaction
81.8%
Skill scale
64.5%
Teaching scale
89.7%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary