At Chisholm’s Dandenong campus you can complete a La Trobe University Bachelor of Community Services. The Bachelor of Community Services is available to students who have successfully completed an ACWA accredited Diploma of Community Services, including Chisholm’s.
This program is offered as either a full time or part time study option with face-to-face tutorial support.
Diploma of Community Services holders can go directly into the second year of this degree, subject to availability.
Why choose the Chisholm and La Trobe partnership?
• No ATAR required
• Save money.
• Save time. It’s just two years (rather than three) to gain a university degree and better opportunities if you have a diploma.
• All classes close to home at Chisholm Dandenong.
• Full time is two days of classes a week. Work while you study.
• Small class sizes, individual attention, great results.
On completion of this bachelor course you’ll gain skills and knowledge in areas such as community development, psychology, sociology, case management, education, counselling, family violence, child protection, human rights and advocacy, manage diversity and communication.
This qualification may lead to employment in roles such as youth worker, case manager, child protection worker, family case worker, or domestic violence worker. These roles may involve supervision of other staff and volunteers.
View the La Trobe University's Bachelor of Community Services handbook.