Associate Degree in Disability and Community Practice
Flinders University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00114A
The Associate Degree in Disability and Community Practice requires 2 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part time). The course is offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The course articulates with the 108 unit Bachelor of Disability and Community Inclusion and the 144 unit Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education, and the sequentially developed topics enable progression through the awards.
Structure
In the first year, core topics include perspectives on disability, introduction to disability and neurodiversity, research and study skills 1, disability across the life course, introduction to communication diversity and support needs, critical issues in disability practice, and the disability landscape. In the second year, core topics include practicum 1 (100 hour placement), introduction to principles of learning and instruction, employment and disability, research and study skills 2, advocacy and working in partnership, instructional strategies, professional ethics, and disability: health and wellbeing.
Standard entry requirements
This course can be applied for using Year 12, TAFE qualifications, the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), the Flinders Foundation Studies Program and Tertiary Transfer.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Park |
| Yes |
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| Festival Plaza |
| Yes |
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| Online |
| Yes |
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