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