Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disability

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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