Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma)
GradCert.
Overview
About this course
Understand and appreciate the latest developments in policy and its application, practice and research in the human and community services industry specialising in interpersonal trauma. Developed in partnership with NSW Health ECAV, ensuring that it meets NSW Health’s Indigenous workforce needs.
Who is it for?
This degree is suited for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students working in the human and community services industry looking to specialise in interpersonal trauma and support mechanisms that will give you a competitive edge in your career.
Structure
What you’ll study
Students must complete 24 credit points, comprising
- 6 credit points of core units of study; and
- 18 credit points of elective units of study
Core unit:
- SCWK6943 Practice Theory Development
Elective units:
- SCWK5008 Re-Imagining Child and Family Social Work
- SCWK6950 Sexual Assault in the Australian Context
- SCWK6951 Trauma-informed Responses to Violence
The above units are held in one week blocks:
Semester 1
- SCWK5008 18-22 March 2024
- SCWK6950 6-10 May 2024
Semester 2
- SCWK6943 19-23 August 2024
- SCWK6951 14-18 October 2024
Costs
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Admission to this course:
- requires completion of Year 12 (senior secondary certificate) or equivalent qualification;
- is for Aboriginal workers who have completed the NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence program or equivalent qualification.
Aboriginal works with a NSW Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal Specialist Trauma Counselling are encouraged to apply to this degree.
NSW Health prevention and response to violence, abuse and neglect sector works who have extensive practice experience but do not have an undergraduate degree are encouraged to contact us to discuss options.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
85
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
PTE
61
A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band