Associate Degree in Inclusive Education and Disability Studies
Australian Catholic University
About
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
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | EDAC133 Attitudes and inclusion | EDAC137 Disability studies | EDAC138 Disability support practice | EDFD167 Contexts for learning and development |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | EDAC151 Diversity and wellbeing | EDAC135 Inclusive learning | EDAC150 Understanding technology and communication systems | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | EDAC220 Human rights and equity | EDAC224 Understanding behaviours and disability | EDAC227 Person-centred practice (Pre: EDAC138) | EDAC251 Ethical considerations for diversity (Pre: EDAC151) |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | EDAC252 Belonging and inclusion | EDAC223 Instructional delivery (Pre: EDAC135) | EDAC225 Family studies and disability (Pre: EDAC133) | EDAC318 Leadership for inclusion 1 (Pre: EDAC220) |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
- Completion of Higher School Certificate
- or
- Appropriate experience working in community-based organisations which provide a service to people with a disability
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Program Policy.
Institution
