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Associate Degree in Inclusive Education and Disability Studies

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00004G

This course is for students who want a career in disability or human service management. It's one of the few opportunities to take a university course in this area. This associate degree also acts as a pathway course into the Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies for those who don't currently meet the entry requirements. Students will develop a holistic view of disability and the social structures that influence learning and development for people with special needs. This includes areas such as: social justice and empowerment; advocacy; the influence of disability on learning; social dynamics and positive behaviour support. Students can tailor the course to their interests by selecting topics in assessment tasks, fieldwork components and the selection of specialisation subject units. The majority of assessments are assignment or project based to help integrate practice and theory.

Structure

160 credit points. Students accepting a place in this course are required to participate in a number of professional placements throughout their program. In order to participate in professional experience it is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they are able to successfully complete the child protection screening required in their state. A Working with Children Check is compulsory for each student. This enables participation in compulsory professional placement, a requirement for course completion.

Subjects

  • Education-inclusive
  • Disability studies

Standard entry requirements

  • Higher School Certificate
  • Or appropriate experience working in community-based organisations which provide a service to people with a disability.

Study pathways

On successful completion of the Associate Degree, students may be granted advanced standing in the Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies.

Further information

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; policy development

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