Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue | Request free info |
| Full Time | 2 Year(s) | Unit fee: $2100; Average first year fee: $16800; Estimated total cost: $33600 | 06-FEB-12,23-JUL-12,11-FEB-13,22-JUL-13 |
Strathfield Campus |
Course summary
This course provides an opportunity for students to prepare for a career in the disability field, or human services and provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies. Contemporary understanding of disability acknowledges the rights of people with a disability to be full and participating members of society. Many people with a disability, particularly those with learning and intellectual disabilities require either episodic or lifelong supports to take their rightful place in society. The course aims to develop graduates skills to empower people with disabilities through inclusive education and development supports across the lifespan. The course consists of units that encompass a holistic view of disability and the social structures that influence learning and development for people with a disability. This includes theoretical frameworks for understanding disability, social justice, advocacy, influence of disability on learning, social dynamics and understanding behaviour support. Students will have the opportunity to tailor the course to their particular interest areas through the selection of topics of interest in assessment tasks, fieldwork components and the selection of specialisation units. On successful completion of the Associate Degree in Inclusive Education students may be granted advanced standing in the Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies. Graduates are able to pursue a career path in disability service provision, management and specialisation in a number of areas including: accommodation support, respite support, employment support, transition to work and community participation programs, advocacy and information services, and policy development.
Entry requirement for international students
Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an overall academic IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all sub-tests).
Australian Catholic University accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Associate Degree
Awarding body
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
About Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a public university funded by the Australian Government. It offers a range of professionally accredited degree programs in five different cities on the east coast of Australia. The University provides students with opportunities for practical experience and community engagement while they study - as well as a high level of social and academic support. ACU graduates are academically well qualified for their chosen career read more
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