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Associate Degree in Inclusive Education and Disability Studies
AssocDegInclEd&DisabSt
160 cp
Minimum duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Course available at: Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
EFTSL value of units: All units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
1. Admission Requirements1
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the Higher School Certificate; applicants with experience working in community-based organisations which provide a service to people with a disability are also encouraged to apply.
2. Requirements for Completion of the Associate Degree2
To qualify for the Associate Degree, a student must complete 160 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 140 cp from Discipline Studies;
- 20 cp from Professional Practice Specialisations.
Schedule of Unit Offerings
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Prerequisite (Pre), co-requisite (Co) and incompatible (Inc) units are indicates in parentheses where applicable.
Discipline Studies
Education Studies
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
EDAC116 | 10 | Interpersonal Communication Skills |
EDAC133 | 10 | Attitudes and Inclusive Education |
EDFD127 | 10 | Contexts for Learning and Development |
Learning/Teaching
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
EDAC134 | 10 | Technology and Independence |
EDAC135 | 10 | Person Centred Planning and Inclusive Learning |
EDAC136 | 10 | Adaptive Communication Supports |
EDAC223 | 10 | Instructional Delivery in Community Settings |
EDAC224 | 10 | Understanding Behaviours and Disability |
Community Inclusion
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
EDAC137 | 10 | Disability Studies |
EDAC218 | 10 | Supporting Social Relationships |
EDAC225 | 10 | Family Studies and Disability |
EDAC226 | 10 | Employment Support Issues and Practice |
Professional Practice Studies
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
EDAC138 | 10 | Implementing Disability Competencies |
EDAC227 | 10 | Implementing Person Centred Supports |
Professional Practice Specialisations
Community Services
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
EDAC220 | 10 | Social Justice, Legal and Policy Issues |
EDAC228 | 10 | Case Work and Management in Community Settings |
School Education
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
EDLA108 | 10 | Children’s Literature for Literacy Education |
EDMA103 | 10 | Exploring Mathematics 1 |
1A student must also comply with the Admission Rules.
2Requirements for working with children: All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they may enter a classroom. These are: Blue Card (Qld), Working with Children Check (ACT, Vic) and Prohibited Employment Declaration (NSW). International students must bring police check documentation from their own countries.