Previous Code: SM1099.1

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 minor 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 minor provides a good foundation for people interested in a career in the human services with a particular interest in children.

Location

Location (Specialisation)

Campus	Mode	Advice
Liverpool Campus	Internal	Dr Neil Hall
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road	Internal	Dr Neil Hall
WSU Online*	Online	Dr Neil Hall

*

Curriculum delivered through an agreement with another party

Recommended Sequence

Qualification for this minor requires the successful completion of 40 credit points as per the below.

Liverpool and Parramatta Campuses

Subject List

Subject	Title	Credit Points
Autumn session
WELF 2002	Community Work & Development
WELF 3006	Family Violence: Policy and Practice
WELF 3021	Disability Rights, Policy and Governance
Spring session
WELF 1002	Context of Human Services
CULT 1022	Working with Cultural Differences
HUMN 2015	Community and Social Action
HUMN 2025	Families and Intimate Life
WELF 3001	Child Abuse as a Social Issue
WELF 2001	Community Management and Organisations

WSU Online

Subject List

Subject	Title	Credit Points
Trimester 2
WELF 1002	Context of Human Services
CULT 1022	Working with Cultural Differences
Trimester 3
WELF 2002	Community Work & Development
HUMN 2015	Community and Social Action
Trimester 4
HUMN 2025	Families and Intimate Life
Trimester 5
WELF 3006	Family Violence: Policy and Practice
WELF 3021	Disability Rights, Policy and Governance
WELF 2001	Community Management and Organisations
Trimester 6
WELF 3001	Child Abuse as a Social Issue

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