PSYCHOLOGY / COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SERVICES

Guidelines for choosing a program

Prerequisite subjects for psychology may depend upon whether it is studied as part of an Arts course or a Science (Behavioural) course. Apart from Psychology Mathematics is an excellent preparation within your VCE program. Studies in Biology are an advantage for some psychology courses. Students aiming at the community and health services pathway will often choose Health and Human Development in combination with Psychology.

For those interested in Nursing Mathematics is often a prerequisite. The study of Biology and Chemistry (at least in Year 11) may be an advantage when dealing with the science aspects of a nursing course.

THIS PATHWAY CAN LEAD TO:

University studies such as: Bachelor Degree in Teaching, Nursing, Paramedics, Social Work, Psychology.

TAFE studies such as: Diplomas, Associate Diplomas, Advanced Certificates in Nursing, Youth Work, Welfare Studies, Community Work, Children’s Services.

Employment in areas such as: Nurse, Childcare Worker, Youth Worker, Teacher, Paramedic, Social Worker, Counsellor, Clinical Psychologist.