MJRU-IDCMD v.2 Indigenous Community Management and Development Major (AssocD)

Curtin University

About

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

This major is designed for those interested in, or who work in, community management and/or development positions. It aims to further Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and self-management; extend the knowledge and skills required to bring about effective, culturally appropriate social change in Indigenous service organisations and communities; and strengthen the process of indigenisation in organisations responsible for Indigenous services. The major also incorporates Indigenous community management and development ethics and principles into practice, and strengthens leadership in the area.

Structure

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply knowledge of Indigenous Community Management and Development principles and practices

2. analyse issues related to community management and development to grenerate positive social change for Indigenous communities

3. access and synthesise information relevant to the development of sustainable futures for Indigenous communities

4. communicate effectively to develop ongoing relationships with Indigenous communities and relevant stakeholders

5. use customary and modern technologies; recognising their advantages and limitations when applied to Indigenous Community Management and Development principles and practices

6. utilise the Indigenous experience and knowledge to stimulate intellectual curiosity whilst taking responsibility for own leaning and ongoing professional development

7. work with consideration of pan-Indigenous issues and human rights from a global perspective

8. respect and understand cultural diversity and demonstrate competencies to navigate multiple cultures

9. develop professional and ethical behaviour within Indigenous Community Management and Development work practices

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
INCD2010 v.1 Facilitation Processes in Indigenous Australian Contexts 3.0 25.0
INCD2008 v.1 Governance and Policy in Indigenous Australian Contexts 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
INCD2001 v.1 Indigenous Australian Political Contexts 30.0 25.0
INCD2009 v.1 Initiating and Planning Indigenous Australian Community Projects 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
INCD2011 v.1 Implementing and Monitoring Indigenous Australian Community Projects 3.0 25.0
INCD2012 v.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australian Program Evaluation Research 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
INCD2013 v.1 Laws and Legislation in Indigenous Australian Community Development 3.0 25.0
INCD2006 v.2 Reviewing Indigenous Australian Community Projects 3.0 25.0
50.0

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