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Master of Health and Human Services (MC-HHS) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

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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
  • engages students in practice research and writing for publication

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

Last updated: 4 January 2023