GraduatePsychology
Graduate Certificate in Social and Community Services
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Social and Community Services is aimed at community and human-services professionals looking to advance their careers, or people moving into the sector for the first time. Coursework covers the theories and practice frameworks underpinning community-service work, building skills in complex casework, group work and social advocacy relevant to challenges such as poverty, family violence and mental-health service gaps. Graduates are prepared for a broad range of human-services settings across government and community organisations.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Year 1: Semester 1Theoretical Models for Practice: Assessment and Intervention15 credit pointsGCSCS6001Historical and Contemporary Themes in Social and Community Services15 credit pointsGCSCS6006Ethics for Professional Practice15 credit pointsGCSCS6003Family Violence Risk Assessment and Management15 credit pointsGCSCS6005
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Admissions
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (non year 12)Completed a Bachelor’s Degree AQF Level 7 in any discipline. OR Completed a Diploma VET/TAFE or Associate Degree qualification in a related discipline AND a minimum of three years full-time professional experience in the related community and human service fields, such as disability studies, community development, youth work, child protection, family violence, homelessness, housing, humanitarian organisations.
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