Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University
Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University
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health sCienCe<br />
bachelor of health Science<br />
Duration: 3 years<br />
campus: Joondalup<br />
Prepares students to be able to make a positive contribution to<br />
enhancing the health of communities. Health Science students<br />
graduate with practical and theoretical knowledge and skills<br />
in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, innovation and,<br />
cross-cultural and <strong>international</strong> awareness. They are highly<br />
sought after and can choose a range of interesting and dynamic<br />
career pathways.<br />
Majors:<br />
y Addiction Studies<br />
y Addiction Studies and Youth Work (Double Major)<br />
y Environmental Health<br />
y Health Promotion<br />
y Nutrition<br />
y Occupational Safety and Health<br />
Admission Requirements: To be able to complete this <strong>course</strong>.<br />
students require internet access.<br />
CourSe StruCture<br />
Requires the completion of 24 units / 360 credit points.<br />
Most majors will follow the following structure:<br />
y Core Units – 14 units<br />
y Electives – 2 units<br />
y Major – 8 units<br />
core units<br />
The core units in the Bachelor of Health Science are centered on<br />
population health research and practice.<br />
HST1111 Population Health 15<br />
HST1121 Personal Health 15<br />
SCH1143 Systems Physiology 15<br />
NUT1112 Nutrition and Public Health 15<br />
HST1122 Health in Society 15<br />
HST1152 Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety 15<br />
ADS1151 Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts 15<br />
HST1109 Epidemiology 15<br />
MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 15<br />
HST2220 Health Promotion Planning and Administration 15<br />
HST2122 Health Research Methodology 15<br />
IAS3100 Indigenous Health 15<br />
HST3501 Health Research Project 15<br />
HST3502 Health Sciences Professional Practices 15<br />
Elective Unit 15<br />
Elective Unit 15<br />
MAJoRS<br />
addiction studies<br />
campus: Joondalup<br />
Provides students with an understanding of the use of alcohol<br />
and other psychoactive drugs and the problems associated with<br />
that use. The most effective methods in minimising drug-related<br />
harm are also explored.<br />
Additional Major Information<br />
Bachelor of Health Science students complete HST2111 or<br />
HST2100 (or another second-year HST unit approved by the<br />
Bachelor of Health Science <strong>course</strong> coordinator) instead of<br />
ADS1151.<br />
Required units Credit Points<br />
ADS1151 Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts 15<br />
ADS1252 Addiction Studies: Psychoactive Drugs 15<br />
ADS2253 Addiction Studies: Processes of Change 15<br />
ADS2356 Addiction Studies: Intervention Initiatives 15<br />
ADS3355 Addiction Studies: Social Action 15<br />
ADS3252 Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 1 15<br />
ADS3351 Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 2 15<br />
ADS3458 Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice 15<br />
careers: Community Health Officer, Drug Rehabilitation<br />
Officer, Youth Worker, Child Health Officer, Health Care Officer,<br />
Health Promotion Officer, Health Officer, Drug Policy Worker,<br />
Police Officer, Quit Smoking Project Officer, Healthy Lifestyle<br />
Coordinator, Research Officer, Health Project Coordinator.<br />
addiction studies and youth Work<br />
campus: Joondalup<br />
This double major is designed to connect co-occuring alcohol,<br />
tobacco and/or other drugs experiences amongst young people,<br />
and provide students with an understanding of youth issues and<br />
drug-use issues.<br />
Additional Major Information<br />
The Addiction Studies and Youth Work Double Major consists<br />
of 23 units / 360 credit points and does not follow the <strong>course</strong><br />
structure like the other majors.<br />
Required units Credit Points<br />
ADS1151 Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts 15<br />
HST1109 Epidemiology 15<br />
YWK1101 Principles of Youth Work 15<br />
YWK1220 Youth Issues 15<br />
ADS1252 Addiction Studies: Psychoactive Drugs 15<br />
MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 15<br />
CSV1101 Introduction to Community Work 15<br />
CSV3203 Working with Groups 15<br />
ADS2253 Addiction Studies: Processes of Change 15<br />
HST2122 Health Research Methodology 15<br />
YWK3231 Strategies for Social Change 15<br />
ADS2356 Addiction Studies: Intervention Initiatives 15<br />
HST3501 Health Research Project 15<br />
CSV3109 Vulnerable People and Communities 15<br />
YWK3113 Youth Work Professional Placement 30<br />
ADS3355 Addiction Studies: Social Action 15<br />
ADS3252 Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 1 15<br />
YWK3107 Ideology and Youth Work Practice 15<br />
ADS3458 Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice 15<br />
ADS3351 Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 2 15<br />
YWK3211 Inclusive Youth Work Practice 15<br />
CSV3116 Ethics in Human Services 15<br />
YWK3203 Theories of Youth 15<br />
careers: Community Health Officer, Drug Rehabilitation<br />
Officer, Youth Worker, Child Health Officer, Health Care Officer,<br />
Health Promotion Officer, Health Officer, Drug Policy Worker,<br />
Police Officer, Quit Smoking Project Officer, Healthy Lifestyle<br />
Coordinator, Research Officer, Health Project Coordinator.<br />
environmental health<br />
campus: Joondalup<br />
Allows graduates to be employed as environmental health officers<br />
in Australia. The major is an accredited program that enables<br />
students to develop skills in the quantification and assessment of<br />
environmental health risks and public health safety.<br />
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