Graduate Certificate of Disability Studies

Macquarie University

About

Overview Please note the Graduate Certificate of Disability Studies is not available for admission.

It is an exit award from the Master of Disability Studies.

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Apply the philosophies that underpin practice in sensory disability.
2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the impact of sensory disability on the individual.
3. Identify and discuss the need for appropriate communication modalities used by people with sensory disability.
4. Explain how collaboration between professionals contributes to promoting inclusion of a person with sensory disability.
5. Apply critical thinking and well-developed judgement to professional practice in the field of sensory disability.

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