Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Services)
Are you passionate about helping disadvantaged groups of people? If you have firm thoughts about what could and should be done to help groups that need support, this is the program for you. By studying a Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Services, you’ll be able to enter a range of dynamic roles in the community and public sectors.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
February, September
Tuition Fee
AUD 67,800
Location
Sydney, Adelaide, Online
CRICOS
03389E
Learning outcomes
- Apply specific counselling modalities and interventions to meet the needs of clients
- Explain mental health and the impact of mental ill health on individuals and families
- Respond to human diversity and establish working relationships with clients
- Apply effective counselling interventions with people presenting with alcohol, drug abuse and addiction
- Apply constructive methods to the facilitation of change
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling
- Refer clients to other health professionals as appropriate
Courses Included
- Child and family services
- Homelessness
- Alcohol and other drugs
- Domestic violence
- Migrants and refugees
- Community counselling agencies
- Disability services
- Aged care
- Local government councils
- Indigenous groups