Child and Community, Major (0045)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0045
Previous Code: M1079.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
The Child and Community major provides a comprehensive introduction to a range of social sciences related areas and a strong grounding in contemporary issues facing children and their families from a critical perspective. This major provides a good foundation for people interested in a career in the human services with a particular interest in children.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Campus | Internal | Dr Neil Hall |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Dr Neil Hall |
| WSU Online | Online | Dr Neil Hall |
Recommended Sequence
Students must complete 80 credit points from the following subjects with a minimum of 30 credit points at Level 3
Select the link for your program below to see details of the major
Recommended Sequence - Liverpool and Parramatta Campuses
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| WELF 1002 | Context of Human Services | 10 |
| CULT 1022 | Working with Cultural Differences | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| WELF 2002 | Community Work & Development | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HUMN 2015 | Community and Social Action | 10 |
| HUMN 2025 | Families and Intimate Life | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| WELF 3006 | Family Violence: Policy and Practice | 10 |
| WELF 3021 | Disability Rights, Policy and Governance | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| WELF 3001 | Child Abuse as a Social Issue | 10 |
| WELF 2001 | Community Management and Organisations | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 90 | |
Recommended Sequence - WSU Online
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Credit Points | |
| WELF 1002 | Context of Human Services | 10 |
| CULT 1022 | Working with Cultural Differences | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Trimester 3 | ||
| WELF 2002 | Community Work & Development | 10 |
| HUMN 2015 | Community and Social Action | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Trimester 4 | ||
| HUMN 2025 | Families and Intimate Life | 10 |
| WELF 3021 | Disability Rights, Policy and Governance | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Trimester 5 | ||
| WELF 3006 | Family Violence: Policy and Practice | 10 |
| WELF 2001 | Community Management and Organisations | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Trimester 6 | ||
| WELF 3001 | Child Abuse as a Social Issue | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 90 | |