Bachelor of Human Services
- On-campus
- External
- Semester 1 (February)
- Semester 2 (July)
- Semester 3 (November)
- 24 units
- 3 years or part-time equivalent
- Ipswich
- Toowoomba
Program Information Set
Execute your passion for people
The Bachelor of Human Services will give you the knowledge to execute your passion for people. You will gain a:
- deep insight into the key issues facing the community sector
- global perspective on social justice and human rights as well
- solid understanding of the environmental, economic and social context in counselling and welfare.
Your study options
- Child and Family Studies
- Community Development and Indigenous Studies
- Counselling
- Health and Social Wellbeing
- Human Resource Management
Professional accreditation
USQ is currently seeking accreditation with the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA).
If you successfully complete a minimum of 400 hours of professional placement (fieldwork) courses you will be eligible to apply for ACWA accreditation. If you live overseas, you may need to study other approved courses and will therefore not be eligible for accreditation with ACWA. Professional placement courses are available in all majors except for Human Resource Management.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Human Services who have completed all eight units within Counselling major who have successfully completed one counselling field placement will be eligible for Level 1 membership with the Australian Counselling Association. It's necessary to have attended certain residential schools if you are aiming to become a professional counsellor and/or join professional counselling associations.