Graduate Certificate in Health and Human Services (GC-HHS)
Graduate CertificateYear: 2021 Delivered: Online
About this course
Contact
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Further information:
Principal Coordinator
Ralph Hampson
Overview
| Award title | Graduate Certificate in Health and Human Services |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2021 — Parkville |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 8 |
| Credit points | 50 credit points |
| Duration | 6 months full-time or 12 months part-time |
The Graduate Certificate in Health and Human Services is designed to graduate advanced practitioners in the health and human service fields.
The subjects in this course adopt an interdisciplinary, international and evidence-based approach to respond to the complex and growing challenges faced by health and human service workers working in a range of health, mental health and human services fields.
Subjects are taught by leading academics in the fields of evidence-based research, health, mental health, child and family welfare, ageing, social policy, program evaluation and leadership. Students from around the globe will be provided with opportunities to work together to address the increasing challenges and opportunities in the health and human services fields. Students may also complete a capstone project that will enable them to focus on their particular area of interest.
The course requires completion of a total of 50 credit points of study. The course is provided entirely on-line providing flexibility to design study times around family commitments and study preferences.
This course is designed to be available to health and human service workers at different stages in their careers, including recent graduates, established practitioners and those seeking to move in new directions.
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- an undergraduate qualification related to a health or human services field; and
- at least two years of documented, relevant work experience; and
- a personal statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the course; and
- nomination of a professional referee.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance; and
- work experience; and
- the personal statement;
- the referee report.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7 is required.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.
It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity
Intended learning outcomes
This course prepares students for leadership and specialist roles in the health, mental health and human services sector.
The course:
- provides graduates with the theoretical and advanced skill base for working with individuals, families, communities and organisations
- prepares graduates for leadership roles in their field of practice
- engages students in critical reflection of their own practice development
Generic skills
Graduates of the course can expect to have:
- advanced analytic skills
- skills in working collaboratively with individuals, groups and organisations
- increased capacity to manage unfamiliar problems
- improved written communication skills
- increased ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Graduate attributes
Graduates of the course will have the following attributes. They should:
- be practically grounded and socially responsible
- be distinguished by their broad outlook and openness to different perspectives
- have well-developed research and reasoning skills that equip them to be influential citizens with high leadership potential
- have the ability to engage with national and global issues
- show awareness of the social and cultural diversity in communities and be able to work collaboratively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
- demonstrate high levels of self-awareness and value their personal integrity and well-being
- have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline and skills in examining issues with multiple disciplinary perspectives
- be critical, creative thinkers with strong reasoning skills
- apply knowledge, information and research skills to complex problems in a range of contexts
- be effective oral and written communicators
- be entrepreneurial and innovative thought-leaders
- bring research and inquiry skills to challenges in their workplaces and communities
- be lifelong learners who generate bold and novel ideas by critically evaluating alternative possibilities and viewpoints
- have high regard for human rights, social inclusion, ethics and the environment
- have an understanding of and deep respect for Indigenous knowledge, culture and values
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Health and Human Services is comprised of four subjects (or 50 credit points) all at AQF Level 9.
Subject options
Students can select from the following subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCWK90027 | Advanced Trauma Perspectives | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
| SCWK90067 | Implementation Science in Theory | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
| SCWK90068 | Implementation Science in Practice | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
| POPH90267 | Ageing Health & Human Services | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| HLTH90003 | Psychosocial Oncology | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
| HLTH90007 | Domestic and Family Violence | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
| HLTH90008 | International Child and Family Welfare | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
| HLTH90009 | Suicide Prevention | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
| HLTH90010 | Service Navigation Theory | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
| HLTH90018 | Disability in Context | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
Further study
Graduates may progress to a range of other graduate coursework programs, including the Master of Health and Human Services or the Master of Social Work.
Last updated: 4 January 2023