Master of Human Service

With specialisations

What is this course about?

CSU's Master of Human Service offers students the opportunity to develop high level research and critical analysis skills in the areas of social welfare and human services, culminating in the development of a dissertation.

The course aims to meet the diverse needs of managers, planners and others working within the broad field of human services management and social policy analysis, development and implementation, in public or non-government, community or business sectors.
The completion of the course enables human services management and policy practitioners to:

  • demonstrate that they have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively and efficiently manage their organisations
  • analyse, plan and implement social policies to enhance the quality of human services
  • demonstrate advanced practice knowledge in human services management and social policy
  • demonstrate critical, analytical and reflective management and policy analysis skills
    and
  • demonstrate a high level of understanding of contemporary issues and challenges, and future directions, in human services.

Students can choose to specialise in one of the following areas:

  • Correctional Management 
  • Management and Policy

Articulation and credit

Credit of up to four subjects (32 points) may be awarded to a student who has completed equivalent study at Master or Graduate Diploma level at a recognised tertiary institution.

All credit applications will be considered by the Course Coordinator.

More information about credit and pathways.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.

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At a glance

Study Mode

Distance education

Where

Wagga Wagga

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Postgraduate

Duration

Two years part-time (four sessions)

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

Sorry, this course is suspended

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