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James Cook University (JCU)

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Graduate Certificate of Human Services

  • Graduate Certificate

Take your first step towards a career in social work with this non-accredited, pathway certificate. Develop in-depth knowledge of the key areas of social work practice, including ethics, methods and professional standards.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Course Code
120911
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$12,938 per year / $12,938 total

About this course

Take your first step towards a career in social work with this non-accredited, pathway certificate. Develop in-depth knowledge of the key areas of social work practice, including ethics, methods and professional standards. As a graduate, you'll meet the entry requirements for the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), which prepares you to support individuals, families, groups and communities to foster a just and equitable society.

Entry requirements

An AQF level 7 bachelor degree with one year full-time study in social or behavioural sciences, or equivalent; or completion of JCU's Postgraduate Qualifying Program [Social Sciences]

Study locations

Online

Online

Career pathways

The Graduate Certificate of Human Services is the ideal pathway for those looking to take the first steps towards a career in social work. The core subjects you will complete during this non-accredited course will serve as the perfect foundation for continuation into the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) by preparing you to meet the Master's degree's entry requirements.

On successful completion of the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying), you will be equipped to work as a practising social work professional in government and non-government organisations throughout Australia or internationally in areas such as hospital and community health services, child protection services, disability services, youth and family services, and the justice system. Alternatively, you could work as a caseworker with individuals and families, in a community work or development role, or in a social policy, research and advocacy role.

How to apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at James Cook University (JCU).
76.5%
Overall satisfaction
82.4%
Skill scale
67.7%
Teaching scale
79.4%
Employed full-time