Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Graduate Diploma in Science (Developmental Disability)*

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Diploma in Science (Developmental Disability)

Abbreviation:

GDipSc(DD)

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

2 years part-time

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

Weekend classes

Starting Session(s):

No further intakes from 2009 onwards

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

650

CRICOS Code:

N/A

* Please note that this course is scheduled for deletion from Autumn 2009 and is not on offer to new students from Autumn 2009 onwards. The information below is for the benefit of currently enrolled students only.

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Developmental Disability) is a multi-disciplinary course designed for health and education professionals working in the developmental disability sector. 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 Nursing 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 Coordinators.

International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

The candidate is required to undertake 48 credit points to successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Science (Developmental Disability). Six subjects (36 credit points) are compulsory; the remaining two subjects (12 credit points) are elective subjects chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Course Program

Subjects (by year)

Session

Credit Points

Core Subjects

GHMB950

Reflective Practice 1

Autumn or Spring

6

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

GHMD983

Statistics in Health Research

Spring

6

GHMD984

Health Research Methodology

Spring

6

PLUS electives to the value of 12 credit points, to be discussed with the course coordinator.

Further Information

Ms Joanne Joyce
Postgraduate Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3468

joanne_joyce@uow.edu.au