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The Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies Leadership stream is part of an 18-unit program offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree, diploma or equivalent qualification. However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
The course provides further study opportunities for graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Disability Studies), the Bachelor of Disability and Community Rehabilitation and other relevant awards, including the former Diploma of Applied Science (Developmental Disabilities), and for teachers and allied professionals seeking to upgrade their specialised education.
For a Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies without specialisation, any four topics from the Master of Disability Studies course can be selected in consultation with the course coordinator.
There are Specialised Graduate Certificates available for students seeking to develop in-depth skills within a specific disability group or leadership stream. The course is intended to provide professional knowledge and the development of expertise in many areas of disability.
In general the course aims to:
On successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to:
To qualify for a Specialised Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies (Leadership) a student must complete 18 units (4 x 4.5 unit topics) with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic.
The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purpose of the University's Policy on Student Progress.
18 units comprising:
DSRS9057 Disability: Individual, Family and Society (4.5 units)
DSRS9056 Legal, Ethical and Administrative Dimensions of Disability Services (4.5 units)
DSRS9058 Positive Leadership for Positive Lives (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
DSRS9052 Design and Evaluation of Disability Programs (4.5 units)
DSRS9053 Advanced Practicum in Disability Studies (4.5 units)
DSRS9054 Directed Study in Disability Studies (4.5 units)
Not all topics may be available in a given year. Enquiries should be made to the course coordinator.
The area of specialty is noted on a student's official transcript and testamur. Specialty areas and topics offered in a given year will depend on student demand.
Except with permission of the Dean (Education), the program must be completed within four consecutive semesters.
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