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S35 Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies is designed to provide an understanding of current issues in disability for people who have a Bachelor degree or equivalent but who require specific disability knowledge. It is designed for those who are working in the community with people with disability and/or in a range of disability services. Students undertake 60 credit points (4 units) of study and will study part-time either internally or externally (online).
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A three year degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent prior learning, including at least 5 years appropriate professional experience.
 
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) of study.
 
Core Unit
DIS5101 Historical and Sociological Perspectives on Disability 15
 
Students will select 45 credit points from the following:
DIS5103 Introduction to Disability 15
DIS5104 Community and Professional Values and Disability 15
DIS5105 Early Intervention in Families with Special Needs 15
DIS5106 Contemporary Issues in Disability 15
DIS5107 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