Bachelor of Human Services (Honours)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Human Services (Honours) program combines coursework and a research dissertation, focusing on advanced study and supervised research in human services. Students complete 50 credit points of coursework in research skills, data analysis, and proposal writing, and 30 credit points of a research thesis. Graduates are prepared for careers in human services research, policy development, management, administration, advocacy, and community organizing.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Content:

The Bachelor of Human Services (Honours) program combines coursework with a research dissertation, focusing on advanced study and supervised research in a specific area of human services.

Program Structure:

The program consists of 80 credit points, including:

• 50 credit points of coursework
• 30 credit points of research thesis

Coursework:

• Research skills development
• Statistical data analysis for scientific research
• Research proposal writing

Dissertation:

Students are required to undertake a research project culminating in a dissertation that involves the following components:

• Topic selection
• Supervisor approval

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in the public and private sectors, non-profit organizations, and research institutions. Career paths may include:

• Human services research
• Human services policy development
• Human services management
• Health and social services administration
• Advocacy and community organizing