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Q24 / F54 Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies

INTRODUCTION

This Graduate Certificate course is designed to provide an understanding of the use and problems related to alcohol and other drugs.  Treatment and prevention strategies are also taught in depth.  The course is particularly appropriate for health, human services and other welfare workers.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An undergraduate degree OR equivalent prior learning including at least five 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 mode of delivery - Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is comprised of 60 credit points (three units).

Select the appropriate Specialisation below.

Units should be completed in the order listed.
 
INTRODUCTORY SPECIALISATION
 
If minimal previous study in Addiction Studies
ADS5103 Understanding Addictive Behaviour 20 
ADS5203 Addiction Studies: Behaviour Change 20 
plus
ADS5204 Addiction Studies: The Policy and Practice of Prevention 20 
or
ADS5303 Substance Use and Counselling Skills 20 
 
ADVANCED SPECIALISATION
 
If Addiction Studies minor completed at undergraduate level
ADS5203 Addiction Studies: Behaviour Change 20 
ADS5205 Addiction Studies: Selected Topics 20 
plus one unit selected from:
ADS5204 Addiction Studies: The Policy and Practice of Prevention 20 
ADS5303 Substance Use and Counselling Skills 20 
Public Health Elective *
 
* A list of Public Health Electives is available from the Public Health Postgraduste Administration Officer.
 
 
 
 
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