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Associate Degree in Inclusive Education and Disability Studies
Summary
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Course Duration |
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time. |
2 years full-time |
Deferment |
Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information |
Yes. See Defer your offer. |
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Important Note on Fees |
All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually. | Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration. |
Credit Points |
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160 |
Applying for Admission |
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Eligibility |
An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules. |
Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an overall academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all sub-tests). |
How to Apply |
Apply via Direct Application below. |
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Direct Applications |
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Description
This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for a career in the disability field, or human services and provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies.
Contemporary understanding of disability acknowledges the rights of people with a disability to be full and participating members of society. Many people with a disability, particularly those with learning and intellectual disabilities require either episodic or lifelong supports to take their rightful place in society. The course aims to develop graduates skills to empower people with disabilities through inclusive education and development supports across the lifespan.
The course consists of units that encompass a holistic view of disability and the social structures that influence learning and development for people with a disability. This includes theoretical frameworks for understanding disability, social justice, advocacy, influence of disability on learning, social dynamics and understanding behaviour support.
Students will have the opportunity to tailor the course to their particular interest areas through the selection of topics of interest in assessment tasks, fieldwork components and the selection of specialisation units.
The majority of assessments are assignment or project based which facilitates the development of interest areas and the integration of practice and theory components.
Graduates are able to pursue a career path in disability service provision, management and specialisation in a number of areas including:
- accommodation support
- respite support
- employment support
- transition to work and community participation programs
- advocacy and information services
- policy development
Other Prerequisites to Undertaking this Course
Students accepting a place in this course are required to participate in a number of professional placements throughout their program. In order to participate in professional experience it is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they are able to successfully complete the child protection screening required in their state. A Working with Children Check is compulsory for each student. This enables participation in compulsory professional placement, a requirement for course completion.
English Language Requirements
IELTS with an overall score of 6.5, including an individual score of 6.0 for all tests.
Contacts for Future Students
Domestic Students 
- Enquiries
- 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
- E-mail: futurestudents@acu.edu.au
