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Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability

Abbreviation:

GCertDD

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

1 year part-time

Total Credit Points:

24

Delivery Mode:

Weekend classes

Starting Session(s):

Autumn

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1149

CRICOS Code:

N/A

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability is a multi-disciplinary course designed for health and education professionals providing direct care to people with developmental disabilities. It aims to provide an appropriate theoretical and conceptual framework for practice and access to contemporary information relating to developmental disability.

The course consists of specialist developmental disability subjects and electives. Emphasis is on applying theoretical, research-based knowledge to practice in the developmental disability field.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution. Other qualifications (eg. Diploma or Certificate in Nursing) may be acceptable for entry, in consultation with Course Coordinator.

Course Requirements

The candidate is required to undertake a 24 credit point program to successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability. Three subjects (18 credit points) are compulsory; the remaining subject (6 credit points) is an elective subject chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Course Program

Subjects (by year)

Session

Credit Points

Core Subjects

   

GHMB907

Fundamental Concepts in Developmental Disability

Autumn

6

GHMB908

Applied Behavioural Science for Developmental Disability Practice

Spring

6

GHMB910

Contemporary Issues in Developmental Disability

Spring

6

PLUS elective to the value of 6 credit points, to be discussed with the Course Coordinator.

Other Information

Further information is available from:

Dr William Janes, Postgraduate Coordinator, +61 2 4221 3724 or william@uow.edu.au .

Ms Isla Bowen, Course Coordinator, +61 2 4221 3470 or isla_bowen@uow.edu.au .

Uniadvice 1300 367 869.

Visit our website: www.uow.edu.au/health/nursing .

 
   

Last reviewed: 17 January, 2007 

 
   
 
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