Program handbook
Description
Supporting families in their diversity of form and need is a priority in most nations and requires a skilled and highly educated workforce capable of working with complex issues in varied cultural, social and political contexts. The Graduate Certificate in Family Studies (GCertFamStud) provides students with comprehensive multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills to undertake policy development and service delivery directed towards strengthening families. The programs cater to the needs of people transitioning from a generalist degree into professional roles, those already working as practitioners and/or managers in family services, or those looking to build careers in policy or practice in the field of Family Studies. Throughout the program, students will be provided with several opportunities to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills required for successful professional roles in this field. Students have the option of an industry based project that provides a pathway into the international and domestic family services sector. Students will also have an opportunity to develop an understanding of research methodologies as they apply to practice fields related to Family Studies.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Apply highly skilled professional application of a variety of methodological, practical and theoretical approaches in Family Studies, to a range of professional contexts
- Practically apply professional knowledge of the reciprocal relationship between communities and families to a range of professional contexts
- Apply advanced professional skills to the integration of multi and trans-disciplinary approaches to families through practice skills, research or other scholarly work
- Apply professional skills and knowledge to evaluate, analyse and advocate for programs and policies that enable appropriate supports for families in specific national and/or international contexts
Details
| Information correct as at | Apr 27, 2024 7:10 am |
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| Program code | 12276 |
| AQF level | Level 8 Graduate Certificate |
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Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
40 units
Program duration
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.
Program requirements
Students undertake 10 units of Core Courses and 30 units of courses chosen from the course list.
Additional documents
- 2019 Program Plan - for students commencing in 2019 296.6 KB
- 2020 Program Plan - for students commencing in 2020 169.9 KB
Transition arrangements
This program is in teachout from 2021. Students who commenced prior to 2021 will be contacted by the Program Convenor and individualised teach-out plans will be developed; this may include completing the program with alternative courses or transferring to an alternate postgraduate program. NOTE – if you have not completed HLSC6106 prior to 2021 you will need to complete this course in Trimester 1 2021 as this is the final offering of this course.
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| HLSC6106 | Foundations in Family Studies | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Course List
Complete 30 units from the following course list to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6005 | Social Justice and Early Childhood Education | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| EDUC6163 | Collaborative and Inter-disciplinary Approaches in Early Childhood Intervention |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6001 | Managing Under Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
| HPRO6715 | Foundations of Health Promotion |
| 10 units |
| MEDI6145 | Motivating Health Behaviour Change |
| 10 units |
| MEDI6295 | Managing Challenging Behaviours: Psychological Solutions |
| 10 units |
| PGTD6004 | Unravelling Complexity | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PUBH6210 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research |
| 10 units |
| SOCA6640 | Social Science Research Methods |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
International students can only study this program online offshore. Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis. Strategies for program-specific online student support will be developed in consultation with participating students.
Additional support
The Faculty accepts that it is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty will seek advice from the Student Support Unit as to what constitutes "reasonable accommodations" under Anti-Discrimination legislation.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.