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T17 University Certificate in Disability Studies

The University Certificate in Disability is designed to provide an understanding of current issues in disability for people who are working in the field of disability with no formal qualifications. Paid and/or volunteer work will be accepted as appropriate to meet entry criteria.  Students undertake 60 credit points of study and will study part-time either internally or externally (online). Successful completion of this course will be recognised as meeting the minimum entry requirements to the Bachelor of Social Science and units taken in this course can be accredited towards the Bachelor of Social Science.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 5 years experience in disability-related work (paid or voluntary) is required to enter this programme.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Students will complete 60 credit points (4 units).
 
Core Units
DIS0101 Historical and Sociological Perspectives on Disability 15
DIS0103 Introduction to Disability 15
 
Students will select 30 credit points from the following:
DIS0104 Community and Professional Values and Disability 15
DIS0105 Early Intervention in Families with Special Needs 15
DIS0106 Contemporary Issues in Disability 15
DIS0107 Communication Skills and Disability 15
 
 
 
 
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: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009