Graduate Certificate in Human Services

The Graduate Certificate in Human Services is designed for those who have previously completed a degree in any discipline and have had a minimum of three years work experience in the human services field.

Our program has been developed in consultation with the human services industry so it includes the most up to date practices in this field. It will provide you with specialised knowledge and training for human services delivery in the contemporary workplace.

Please note, this program is not available on-campus at CQUniversity Noosa or Sydney.

Why Study at CQUniversity

CQUniversity offers programs in humanities, psychology and social work in the areas of arts, human services, psychology, professional communication, social work and human services.

These programs are dynamic and diverse, providing a solid basis for a range of career options. Our programs assist in developing your critical-thinking skills, oral and written communication techniques, research ability and capacity for further independent study.

Our lecturers and academics are leaders in their respective fields and bring a wealth of practical knowledge and real-life experience from which you can learn. Our programs have been designed as a way to launch your career or to allow you to pursue specialist postgraduate studies and research higher degrees.

CQUniversity hosts a range of reseach centres that enable you to undertake a research project in an area of interest, such as The Institute for Health and Social Science Research (IHSSR) and CQUniversity Wellness Centre.

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate degree in any discipline, or demonstrated and substantiated minimum of three years work experience in a human service field and interview if requested.

Career Opportunities

On completing a Graduate Certificate in Human Services you will be able to seek work as a professional career, service coordinator, social and welfare needs assessor, and community development worker.

Program Structure

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete three courses/24 units of credit as outlined in the course details.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Graduate Certificate in Human Services program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.