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Q75 / F71 Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Children and Family Studies)

The Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Children and Family Studies) is designed for professionals who wish to upgrade their knowledge and understanding of family support programs, children’s development and working with children and families at risk.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A three year degree from a recognised tertiary institution, or the equivalent.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Children and Family Studies) is a 60 credit point course.
 
Select 15 credit points from:
CHN4111 Ecology of Children and Families 1 * 15
CHN4112 Ecology of Children and Families 2 ** 15
 
Plus 45 credit points from the following:
CHN4113 Family Diversity and Difference 15
CHN4115 Designing Family Support Programs 15
CHN4116 Advocating for Change: Children and Families at Risk 15
CHN4117 Purpose of Play 15
CHN4211 Child Rearing 15
 
* Available internally or externally Semester 1.
** Available internally or externally Semester 2.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 4/30/2009 VET: 4/30/2009