Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

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.

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

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).

Kualifikasi

Associate Degree (setara dengan 2 tahun universitas)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

Mengenai Australian Catholic University