Major - Disability and Developmental Education

To be read in conjunction with the course rule requirements of the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) .

• Course aims
• Learning outcomes
• Program of study

A student may complete a major sequence of 36 units in Disability and Developmental Education by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) and two Year 3 topics (9 units) plus two additional topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.

Course aims

The aim of the Disability and Developmental Education major is to equip students with specific work-integrated knowledge and skills that can be applied in a range of disability and related human service environments.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the major, graduates should be able to:

• apply positive disability and human diversity perspectives to professional practise
• promote the physical and emotional well-being of people with disabilities
• teach functional skills such as social, self-care, recreational, communication and language, and employment skills
• utilise advocacy and person-centred planning to facilitate community inclusion of people with disabilities
• provide case management and counselling support for people with disabilities and their associates
• apply research, problem solving and evaluation skills to professional practise with people with disabilities and their associates.

Program of study

36 units comprising

Core - Year 1 topics

 DSRS1201  Perspectives on Disability  (4.5 units)
 DSRS1209  Human Diversity  (4.5 units)

Core - Year 2 topics

 DSRS2232  Practicum 1  (4.5 units)
 DSRS2236  Practicum 2  (4.5 units)

Core - Year 3 topics 

 DSRS2220  Advocacy and Working in Partnership  (4.5 units)
 DSRS3234  Case Management and Support Coordination  (4.5 units)

Elective - Year 1 & upper level topics

Select 9 units of elective topics from the following:

 DSRS1202  Disability Across the Life Course  (4.5 units)
 DSRS1206  Health Issues and Disability  (4.5 units)
 DSRS1210  Interpersonal and Interprofessional Communication  (4.5 units)
 DSRS1211  Introduction to Neurological Rehabilitation  (4.5 units)
 DSRS1215  Introduction to Communication Diversity and Support Needs  (4.5 units)
 DSRS1216  Introduction to Principles of Learning  (4.5 units)
 DSRS2230  Mentoring and Advocacy for People with Diverse Learning Needs  (4.5 units)
 DSRS2231  Augmentative and Alternative Communication  (4.5 units)
 DSRS2234  Instructional Strategies  (4.5 units)
 DSRS2235  Professional Ethics for Disability Practitioners  (4.5 units)
 DSRS2237  Employment & Disability  (4.5 units)
 DSRS3221  Introduction to Positive Behaviour Support  (4.5 units)
 DSRS3222  Introduction to Counselling Skills  (4.5 units)
 DSRS3233  Practicum C - Disability and Community Rehabilitation  (9 units)
 DSRS4100  Rehabilitation and Mental Health  (4.5 units)
 DSRS4101  Arts, Sports and Leisure amongst Diverse Populations  (4.5 units)
 DSRS4102  Technological Applications and Disability  (4.5 units)
 DSRS4103  Community Rehabilitation for People with ABI  (4.5 units)
 DSRS4104  Early Intervention and Play for Young Children with Diverse Learning Needs  (4.5 units)
 DSRS4105  Independent Study 1  (4.5 units)
 DSRS4106  Practicum 3: DE Specialisation  (4.5 units)
 DSRS4108  Applied Counselling & Rehabilitation  (4.5 units)
 DSRS4109  Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan  (4.5 units)
 DSRS4110  Transition to Adult Life for Young People with Disabilities  (4.5 units)
 DSRS4112  Sensory, Physical and Multiple Disabilities  (4.5 units)
 DSRS4113  Independent Study 2  (4.5 units)
 DSRS4114  Practicum Specialisation 3  (4.5 units)