COURSE INFORMATION

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P71 / D49 Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Children and Family Studies)

The Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Children and Family Studies) course is designed for professionals working with children and families who are seeking an understanding of issues related to children’s development, child rearing, parenting and community services for children and families.

 

The Graduate Diploma qualifies graduates to work as qualified childcare personnel to Western Australian state licensing requirements.  The course is currently being assessed for recognition in NSW.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Children and Family Studies) is equivalent to 18 months full-time study but can only be completed over 2 years full-time or longer by part-time study.  It is available internally on Joondalup campus, externally, or in a mixed mode study combining internal study on Joondalup campus with some external units.

 

Students must undertake eight theory units and four professional practice units (12 x 15 = 180 Credit Points).  The four professional practice units are taught in collaboration with Central TAFE.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A three year degree in an associated area of study from a recognised tertiary institution or the equivalent.
 
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
CHN4111 Ecology of Children and Families 1 15
CHN4117 Purpose of Play 15
CHN4126 Working with Infants and Toddlers 15
 
Semester 2
CHN4112 Ecology of Children and Families 2 15
CHN4113 Family Diversity and Difference 15
CHN4127 Working with Children in Community Settings 15
 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
CHN4116 Advocating for Change: Children and Families at Risk 15
CHN4113 Family Diversity and Difference 15
CHN4128 Facilitating Play 15
 
Semester 2
CBS4111 Administration and Management in Community Services 15
CHN4115 Designing Family Support Programs 15
CHN4429 Designing Programmes for Children 15
 
 
 
 
NOTE: CHN4126 CHN4127 CHN4128&CHN4429 are taught in collaboration with TAFE at their Balcatta campus.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2006 VET: 3/31/2006