Community and Family Studies

Community and Family Studies Stage 6 aims to develop in each student an ability to manage and support the needs of individuals, groups, families and communities in Australia. Community and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary course that draws upon components of family studies, sociology, developmental psychology and contemporary stories. Students explore contemporary society and investigate the rapid social, cultural and technological change that exists. The Preliminary course focuses on the individual and their interactions with groups, family and the communities and how they are affected by broader societal influences. The HSC course builds upon this by examining how the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities is affected by broader societal influences including sociocultural, economic and political factors.

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Course Outline

The Year 11 course consists of three core units:

Core 1 – Resource Management
Core 2 – Individuals & Groups
Core 3 – Families & Communities

The Year 12 course consists of three core units and one option

Core 1 – Research Methodology
Core 2 – Groups in Context
Core 3 – Parenting & Caring
Option – Social Impact of Technology

Course Requirements

The Community and Family Studies Stage 6 Syllabus includes a Preliminary course of 120 hours (indicative time) and an HSC course of 120 hours (indicative time).

There is no prerequisite study for the Preliminary course. Completion of the Preliminary course is a prerequisite to the study of the HSC course.

As part of the HSC, students are required to complete an Independent Research Project in the context of the HSC core module Research Methodology.

Co-requisites, Prerequisites and Materials

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for Community and Family Studies, however students should be performing at the following levels to consider this subject:

PDHPE – C Standard

English – C Standard

FAQs

What is an Independent Research Project

As part of the HSC, students are required to select an area of interest and create a research project on it. The project provides students an opportunity to develop research skills, analyse data, problem solve and explore a topic that interests them.

What are the career opportunities in this subject area?

You can find out about career options here.

Who can I ask further questions?

Students and parents should contact Mr Anthony Gray at agray6@parra.catholic.eduau

References:The Rational and Course Outline are from the Syllabus: www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au

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