Overview

The course articulates with the Master of Disability Practice and Leadership - 2 year or the Master of Disability Practice and Leadership (Developmental Education) and the sequentially developed topics enable progression through the two awards.

Course offerings

Bedford Park
Flinders

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Program of study
18 Units

Year 118 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

This course aims to:

  • Provide knowledge and skills required to work within a changing disability specialist field bought about by the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
  • Provide senior practitioners and managers with the knowledge and skills required to lead and sustain positive change in the rapidly developing disability practice and policy field
  • Prepare students with advanced skills and specialised knowledge that can be applied to support the inclusion and citizenship of people with disability

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Value and incorporate ongoing critical self-reflection and continued professional development in own practice
2.
Utilise specialised knowledge and human rights approach to facilitate inclusion and citizenship of people with disability
3.
Critically discuss and evaluate contemporary literature and research in field of disability practice, policy and leadership
4.
Critically evaluate and apply research, problem solving frameworks and reflection skills in ethical decision-making and professional practice
5.
Contribute to professional practice, policy, workforce development and leadership in disability and human services

Student progression rules

Failure to complete the course within 2 years or 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.