Bachelor of Special Education / Bachelor of Disability Studies
Helpful links
- Advanced Diploma in Special Education and Disability Studies - NOW AVAILABLE!
- Important information for undergraduate teaching students
- Band 4 Requirements—what you need to to know
- Scholarships
- Research Opportunities in Special Education and Disability Studies
- Disability Care and Support Inquiry Report - link to goverment site
- Social Security(Tables for the Assessment of work-related Impairment for Disability Support Pension) Determination 2011—link to goverment site (PDF)
- Student reflection of Professional Experience placement
- The Junction Works —industry partner, research collaborator
Assoc. Prof. Stephen Winn
- Course Coordinator
The Spastic Centre of NSW
presented by Ms Liz Foy
Coffs Harbour Support Services
presented by Mr John Costello
Caringa Enterprises (Clarence Valley, NSW) presented by Ms Janet Ocholla
Learn about disabilities.
Be a special educator.
Engage with the world.
Special education has a key place in the area of disability studies.
Our courses of study in special education and disability studies are unique in that they can lead you, after graduation, along multiple career pathways; the broad area of disability studies covers a number of sectors including early childhood and early intervention, the compulsory education years, and post-school and community options. Professionals working in the disability sector include teachers, social workers, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and occupational therapists.
Our courses combine an inter-disciplinary approach with several UNE schools contributing:
A key element of our courses is professional experience. Practical placements are arranged in the community and primary school, and special education settings.
Link to the Course and Unit Catalogue for detailed information about the bachelor and advanced diploma awards:
- Bachelor of Special Education (Primary)/Bachelor of Disability Studies
- Advanced Diploma in Special Education and Disability Studies
Academics who teach into this degree are active researchers—their research informs their teaching. In addition, there are explicit links with industry groups that contributes to the framing of the program and our research UNE actively engages with industry partners in school education and community education particularly further education and funded non-government service providers.
UNE is committed to being a national leader in interactive e-learning. Our program of study is delivered using the latest interactive technology. This degree demonstrates what education in the 21st century is about—an active engagement with the broad education sector while actively engaging in research and community links.
Associate Professor Stephen Winn
Deputy Head of School (for Professional Practice and Partnerships)
Academic Director, Faculty of The Professions