The Master of Disability Policy and Practice is a 72-unit program, comprising coursework and a research component. The course is offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The course may be taken over four semesters full-time or the equivalent part-time.
Given the related pathways of coursework in Disability Studies, students enrolled in the Master of Disability Policy and Practice may be eligible, after completing the appropriate units of study, to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies.
Applicants must normally hold a minimum of an approved Bachelor degree of 3 or more years duration in an area related to Disability
Students will receive credit for topics already undertaken in the Flinders University Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies.
The Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
This course is intended to develop skills for students interested in becoming professional leaders in disability. The degree prepares students with advanced skills and specialised knowledge that can be applied to support the participation and contribution of people with diverse needs with the local community. Students will develop expertise required of disability and allied health professions enabling them to work in a variety of Government and non-government organisations in health, education and human service settings.
The course aims to:
On successful completion of the course, graduates will be able to:
To qualify for the Master of Disability Policy and Practice a student must complete 72 units in one of the following streams with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
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 purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.
Except with permission of the Course Coordinator or nominee the program must be completed full-time within four consecutive semesters or the equivalent part-time.
DSRS9053 Advanced Practicum in Disability* (4.5 units)
DSRS9054 Directed Study in Disability* (4.5 units)
DSRS9057 Introduction to Disability Theory and Professional Practice* (4.5 units)
POAD8014 Public Policy (4.5 units)
Plus topics from the list of Option – Year 1 & 2 topics below so that the total program of study comprises 72 units.
Core - Year 1 & 2 topics
AGES9026 Design and Ethics in Research with Vulnerable Populations (4.5 units)
DSRS9053 Advanced Practicum in Disability * (4.5 units)
DSRS9057 Introduction to Disability Theory and Professional Practice* (4.5 units)
POAD8014 Public Policy (4.5 units)
Plus 9 units of Research Coursework Project or 18 units of Dissertation #:
DSRS9055 Coursework Project in Disability/Rehabilitation (9 units)
or
DSRS9030B Dissertation in Disability Studies (9 units) and
DSRS9030C Dissertation in Disability Studies (9 units)
Plus topics from the list of Option – Year 1 & 2 topics below so that the total program of study comprises 72 units.
AGES9026 Design and Ethics in Research with Vulnerable Populations ** (4.5 units)
DSRS9050 Communication Difficulties (4.5 units)
DSRS9052 Design and Evaluation of Disability Programs (4.5 units)
DSRS9056 Ethical and Legal Issues in Disability Services (4.5 units)
DSRS9058 Positive Leadership for Positive Lives (4.5 units)
DSRS9060 Intellectual Disability (4.5 units)
DSRS9061 Management of Physical and Multiple Disabilities (4.5 units)
DSRS9063 Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan GE (4.5 units)
DSRS9064 Technology and Disability (4.5 units)
DSRS9065 Perspectives on Ageing and Disability (4.5 units)
DSRS9067 Promoting inclusion in Arts, Sports and Leisure (4.5 units)
DSRS9068 Counselling - Practical Applications (4.5 units)
DSRS9069 Mental Health, Disability and Rehabilitation (4.5 units)
DSRS9070 Early Intervention for Children with Developmental Delays (4.5 units)
INDG9000 Indigenous Research Methodologies (4.5 units)
REMH8026 Working with People with Disabilities in Remote and Indigenous Contexts (4.5 units)
Students may, with approval from the Course Coordinator or nominee, select relevant alternative option topics for up to 9 units of study.
* DSRS9057 must be completed in the student’s first semester of enrolment.
* DSRS9053 must be completed after 18 units of the program.
* DSRS9054 must be completed after 36 units of the program.
** AGES9026 may be taken as an option topic if selecting Stream – Coursework.
# Students who wish to undertake the Dissertation topics must have a GPA of 5 or above, and have successfully completed AGES9026. The Dissertation must be completed over two consecutive semesters.
Every effort has been made to ensure the information published on the Course Rule pages is accurate at the time of publication. Flinders University reserves the right to amend its curriculum without prior notice, and will update the Course Rules to reflect any amendments at the earliest opportunity.
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