Social Science - Human Services Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Social Science - Human Services course from Adelaide University you’ll gain a solid understanding of the broad role that human services programs play in enabling individuals to achieve stability, maintain independence and improve their quality of life.

Learn how to compassionately assess the needs of a wide range of clients to identify appropriate resources, approaches to support and intervention. Examine the unique issues and challenges specific to different client populations (children and families, people with disability, the elderly) alongside key legislation and policies. Critically analyse approaches to case management, including awareness of key issues and strategies for navigating ethical dilemmas.

Hone your professional skillset under the supervision of our world-class teaching staff in our state-of-the-art social work and human service studios. Gain crucial skills in designing and managing human services projects through a capstone course in your final year. Put your learning into practice in a real human services organisation, by completing up to 560 hours of placement.

You’ll emerge with the knowledge, skills and experience to thrive in your future human services career – wherever it may take you.

Career opportunities:

Human services professionals ensure people in need are connected to the support they require to achieve stability, maintain independence and improve their quality of life. Their roles are as varied as the needs of the clients they serve; they may work in local government, community outreach, disability support, aged care, child protection, social work, housing and more.

You could work as a case manager, connecting clients experiencing crisis with crucial support services. You might be a community outreach worker, designing fun programs that enhance social connection for young people with disabilities. Perhaps you’ll work in a community health clinic alongside allied health professionals, helping run support groups for new parents.

You could also work in:

• Aged care facilities
• Advocacy groups
• Community organisations
• Disability service providers
• Healthcare facilities
• Residential care settings
• Schools and educational institutions
• Social services agencies
• Transitional housing programs
• Youth development programs.