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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. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A three year degree in an associated area of study from a recognised tertiary institution or the equivalent. |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online. Print-Based mode of delivery being phased out by end of 2007. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE 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. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006