Master of Disability Studies

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Comments about Master of Disability Studies - On Campus - Bedford Park - South Australia

• Objectives
  The course is intended to provide professional knowledge and development of expertise in many areas of disability.Learning outcomesStudents completing this course should be expected to be able to: * broaden the professional opportunities for graduates and assist them in becoming knowledgeable, effective and respected professionals in their chosen field; * prepare graduates with advanced skills and specialised knowledge that can be applied to support the participation and contribution of people with diverse needs within their local communities; * provide an effective pathway for students who wish to specialise in a specific area of disability; * prepare graduates who will be able to provide the leadership necessary to positively influence the delivery of quality services for people with diverse needs.
• Entry requirements
  Applicants must normally hold an approved three-year bachelor degree in a relevant field or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution and have had at least two years' work experience in disability service provision.
• Academic title
  Master of Disability Studies
• Course description
  The Master of Disability Studies is a 72-unit program, comprising coursework and an optional coursework project or research component. The course is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences on a Commonwealth Supported basis.
  
  Credit of up to 48 units may be granted for approved prior studies and work experience. See Credit and Program of study below for details.
  
  Given the related pathways of coursework graduate study in Disability Studies, students enrolled in the Master of Disability Studies may choose, after completing the appropriate units of study, to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies.
  
  CREDIT
  
  Applicants holding an approved four-year degree may be granted up to 36 units of credit. Applicants may be granted up to 18 units for approved, relevant work experience. The maximum credit which will be granted for any combination of approved four-year degree and approved, relevant work experience will be 48 units. Applicants holding an approved graduate certificate in a related field will be granted 18 units of credit (but with a maximum of 12 units if a research project is taken).
  
  PROGRAM OF STUDY [December, 2008]
  
  To qualify for the Master of Disability Studies a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic.
  
  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.
  
  The coursework topics shall be selected, in consultation with the program approver or course coordinator, from the following list or from any other approved masters program offered by the University or another tertiary institution.
  
  DSRS9019
      
  
  Communication Difficulties*
      
  
  6
  
  DSRS9028
      
  
  Rehabilitation and Learning Following Acquired Brain Injury
      
  
  6
  
  DSRS9030A
      
  
  Dissertation in Disability Studies*
      
  
  18
  
  DSRS9030B
      
  
  Dissertation in Disability Studies*
      
  
  9
  
  DSRS9030B
      
  
  Dissertation in Disability Studies*
      
  
  9
  
  DSRS9031
      
  
  Design and Evaluation of Disability Programs
      
  
  6
  
  DSRS9032
      
  
  Current Issues in Disability Studies (Advanced)*
      
  
  6
  
  DSRS9034
      
  
  Advanced Practicum in Disability Studies
      
  
  6
  
  DSRS9035
      
  
  Directed Study in Disabilities*
      
  
  6
  
  DSRS9042
      
  
  Thesis Disability Studies
      
  
  24
  
  DSRS9045
      
  
  Coursework Project in Disability/Rehabilitation Studies*
      
  
  12
  
  DSRS9046
      
  
  Legal, Ethical and Administrative Dimensions of Disability Studies
      
  
  6
  
  DSRS9047
      
  
  Disability: Individual, Family and Societial Perspectives
      
  
  6
  
  DSRS9048
      
  
  Leadership in Disability Studies
      
  
  6
  
  DSRS9803
      
  
  Professional Practicum
      
  
  18
  
  EDSP9006
      
  
  Intellectual Disability*
      
  
  6
  
  EDSP9008
      
  
  Management of Physical and Multiple Disabilities*
      
  
  6
  
  EDSP9016
      
  
  Transition from School to Adult Life for Students with Disabilities
      
  
  6
  
  EDSP9021
      
  
  Autism Spectrum Disorder: Theory and Practice
      
  
  6
  
  EDSP9044
      
  
  Technology and Disability
      
  
  6
  
  Students can also select relevant topics offered by the School of Education, for example:
  
  EDSP9007
      
  
  Theories of Behaviour Management*
      
  
  6
  
  EDSP9010
      
  
  Studies in Vision Impairment 1*
      
  
  6
  
  EDSP9011
      
  
  Studies in Vision Impairment 2*
      
  
  6
  
  Research topics are available as follows:
  
  PHCA8007
      
  
  Research in Primary Health Care*
      
  
  6
  
  EDES9018
      
  
  Research Design and Evaluation
      
  
  6
  
  * Topics available distance education mode.
  
  Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year. Enquiries should be made to the course coordinator.
  
  Except with permission of the Faculty Board the program must be completed full-time within four consecutive semesters or the equivalent part-time. These periods will be reduced pro rata if credit is granted.
  

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