Specialisation

Sub-major - Child and Community

Western Sydney University Sub-major Code: SM1099.1

Related Courses

1667.3	Bachelor of Social Science
1667.4	Bachelor of Social Science
1711.2	Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
1865.2	Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
1910.1	Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences
4789.1	Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science)
6023.1	Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Social Science
6023.2	Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Social Science

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses : YES, if the specialisation is available on your Home campus. Please ensure your course structure allows space for enrolment in the units in this unit set. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements. Consult your Course Advisor for further advice.

The Child and Community sub-major provides an introduction to a range of social sciences related areas and a strong grounding in contemporary issues facing children and their families from a critical perspective. This sub-major provides a good foundation for people interested in a career in the human services with a particular interest in children.

Sub-major Structure

Students must complete 40 credit points from the units listed below.

Recommended Sequence - Liverpool and Parramatta Campuses

Autumn session

101632

Community Work & Development

101597

Family Violence: Policy and Practice

102849

Disability Rights, Policy and Governance

Spring session

101596

Context of Human Services

101664

Working with Cultural Differences

101595

Community and Social Action

102143

Families and Intimate Life

101381

Child Abuse as a Social Issue

101644

Community Management and Organisations

Recommended Sequence - WSU Online

Trimester 2