School of Social Sciences

Christian Heritage College

Chaplaincy, Counselling, Human Services, Youth Studies

The School of Social Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses, from Diploma to Masters levels, which include generalist Social Sciences studies as well as specialised areas of study such as Counselling, Youth Studies, Chaplaincy, Human Services, Community Development and Welfare Studies.

School of Social Sciences Staff

School of Social Sciences Courses

Undergraduate Courses

Course Name Code Duration Overseas OC E More
Bachelor of Social Science SS11 3F/6P Available
Diploma of Social Science SS04 1F/2P Available
Bachelor of Social Science (Extended Major in Youth Work) SS11 3F/6P Available
Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling) SS12 3F/6P Available
Bachelor of Social Science (Extended Major in Chaplaincy) SS11 3F/6P Available
Bachelor of Social Science (Extended Major in Human Services) SS11 3F/6P Available
Bachelor of Social Science (Extended Major in Community Development) SS11 3F/6P Available

Postgraduate Courses

Course Name Code Duration Overseas OC E More
Graduate Certificate in Couple Counselling SS47 2P Unavailable
Graduate Diploma in Human Studies SS43 1F/2P Unavailable
Master of Counselling SS51 2F/4P Available
Graduate Certificate in Social Science SS48 .5F/1P Available
Graduate Diploma in Social Science SS49 1F/2P Available
Master of Social Science SS53 1F/2P Available

OC – On Campus, E – External Studies

  • Learn

    the foundational principles of human behaviour and other related social sciences, as well as the necessary communication and interpersonal skills, intervention, advocacy and ethical practice models for professional practice.
  • Understand

    the needs of people from God’s perspective. Integrate solid Biblical perspectives on compassionate care and social justice with modern day professional and accredited theory and practice.
  • Grow

    through holistic engagement in personal reflection, classroom intervention, real life experience and hands on skills. Practise in your chosen field of Chaplaincy, Counselling, Human Services or Youth Studies.
  • Equip

    yourself as a qualified professional practitioner assisting people in all walks of life with special care for those who are marginalised, wounded or disadvantaged. Bring hope through practical care to a world in need.

Course Accreditation

  • CHC's School of Social Sciences undergraduate and postgraduate courses are accredited by PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)
  • CHC courses are accredited by the Qld Minister for Education
  • CHC is approved under the Higher Education Support Act 2003
  • All courses are approved for FEE-HELP
  • All undergraduate courses are approved for Youth Allowance/Abstudy and Austudy
  • Courses available for overseas students are listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions & Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)