To qualify for the Master of Disability Policy and Practice a student must complete 72 units in one of the following streams with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.
Except with permission of the Course Coordinator or nominee the program must be completed full-time within four consecutive semesters or the equivalent part-time.
DSRS9057 Introduction to Disability Theory and Professional Practice* (4.5 units)
DSRS9053 Advanced Practicum in Disability* (4.5 units)
DSRS9054 Directed Study in Disability* (4.5 units)
Plus 4.5 units from the following list:
POAD8014 Public Policy (4.5 units)
POAD9026 Management of Non-Government Organisations (4.5 units)
Plus topics from the list of Option – Year 1 & 2 topics below so that the total program of study comprises 72 units.
Core - Year 1 & 2 topics
DSRS9057 Introduction to Disability Theory and Professional Practice* (4.5 units)
AGES9026 Design and Ethics in Research with Vulnerable Populations (4.5 units)
DSRS9053 Advanced Practicum in Disability * (4.5 units)
Plus 4.5 units from the following list:
POAD8014 Public Policy (4.5 units)
POAD9026 Management of Non-Government Organisations (4.5 units)
Plus 9 units of Research Coursework Project or 18 units of Dissertation #:
DSRS9055 Coursework Project in Disability/Rehabilitation (9 units)
or
DSRS9030B Dissertation in Disability Studies (9 units) and
DSRS9030C Dissertation in Disability Studies (9 units)
Plus topics from the list of Option – Year 1 & 2 topics below so so that the total program of study comprises 72 units.
AGES9026 Design and Ethics in Research with Vulnerable Populations ** (4.5 units)
DSRS8130 Positive Behaviour Support: Implementation (4.5 units)
DSRS8131 Positive Behaviour Support: Assessment and Functional Analysis (4.5 units)
DSRS9050 Communication Difficulties (4.5 units)
DSRS9051 Rehabilitation and Learning Following Acquired Brain Injury (4.5 units)
DSRS9052 Design and Evaluation of Disability Programs (4.5 units)
DSRS9056 Ethical and Legal Issues in Disability Services (4.5 units)
DSRS9058 Positive Leadership for Positive Lives (4.5 units)
DSRS9060 Intellectual Disability (4.5 units)
DSRS9061 Management of Physical and Multiple Disabilities (4.5 units)
DSRS9062 Transition from School to Adult Life for Students with Disabilities (4.5 units)
DSRS9063 Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan GE (4.5 units)
DSRS9064 Technology and Disability (4.5 units)
DSRS9065 Perspectives on Ageing and Disability (4.5 units)
DSRS9067 Promoting inclusion in Arts, Sports and Leisure (4.5 units)
DSRS9068 Counselling - Practical Applications (4.5 units)
DSRS9069 Mental Health, Disability and Rehabilitation (4.5 units)
DSRS9070 Early Intervention for Children with Developmental Delays (4.5 units)
INDG9000 Indigenous Research Methodologies (4.5 units)
REMH8026 Working with People with Disabilities in Remote and Indigenous Contexts (4.5 units)
Students may, with approval from the Course Coordinator or nominee, select relevant alternative option topics for up to 9 units of study.
* DSRS9057 must be completed in the student’s first semester of enrolment.
DSRS9053 must be completed after 18 units of the program.
DSRS9054 must be completed after 36 units of the program.
** AGES9026 may be taken as an option topic if selecting Stream – Coursework.
# Students who wish to undertake the Dissertation topics must have a GPA of 5 or above, and have successfully completed AGES9026. The Dissertation must be completed over two consecutive semesters.
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