查尔斯特大学

Do you want to make a positive impact on people’s lives? A Bachelor of Human Services (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University will give you the skills and knowledge for a dynamic career in human services. Help achieve social justice and create a society where people have access to life-changing services and opportunities.

Available online, this bachelor's course offers a wide range of specialisations, meaning you can take your career in the direction of your passions. Develop resilience and demonstrate your commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, and learn to work respectfully with diverse people and communities.

Course highlights

Charles Sturt University has more than 25 years’ experience delivering human services education. Our Bachelor of Human Services (with specializations) is offered online and on campus and is highly valued by industry and employers.

• Progress your diploma
• Shape your future career
• Graduate industry-ready

Specialisations

The Bachelor of Human Services (with specialisations) allows you to choose from one of the following specialisations.

Australian Indigenous welfare

Develop your understanding of Indigenous history, health and culture and then apply your knowledge in a human services setting. Show your commitment to social justice and the process of reconciliation for Indigenous Australian communities which is based on an understanding of culture, experience, histories and contemporary issues.

Child, Youth and Family Practice

Learn about child welfare, wellbeing and the delivery of social services to children, young people and their families. Work to strengthen families and help them respond and adapt to change. Careers include child protection practitioner, case manager, juvenile justice worker, domestic violence worker, youth worker, counsellor and family worker.

Disability

Develop your skills and knowledge related to the health and wellbeing of people who have a disability and with the provision of social welfare services to them. Work as a community development officer, community educator, crisis intervention worker, case worker, case manager or project officer.

Gerontology and Healthy Ageing

Focus on the health and wellbeing of older people and the delivery of social welfare services to this group. You can build a career as an aged care worker, community development officer, community educator, crisis intervention worker, case worker, case manager or care coordinator.

Human Services

You can choose to graduate with a Bachelor of Human Services without specialisation by undertaking eight restricted electives across the specialisation subject areas.

Mental Health and Addiction

Gain the skills and knowledge to commence your career in the mental health or drug and alcohol areas. Choose this specialisation if you’re interested in a career as a mental health counsellor, case manager, drug and alcohol worker, intake and assessment officer, community development officer or educator.

Multicultural Welfare

Develop cross-cultural competencies and explore human rights and international social development. Careers include case manager, community development officer, community educator and crisis intervention worker.