Advanced Diploma in Special Education and Disability Studies
| Program of Study | Course cps | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Units Complete the following units: |
72 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
| EDSP451 | Augmentative and Alternative Communciation | 6 | |
| EDSP452 | Positive Behavioural Support (Special Education) | 6 | |
| EDSP453 | Applied Language and Literacy Development for Students with Special Needs | 6 | |
| EDSP462 | Transition: School to the Community | 6 | |
| EDSP463 | Functional Behavioural Assessment | 6 | |
| HSHM218 | Assessment and Management of Challenging Behaviours | 6 | |
| HSHM219 | Communication for Health Workers | 6 | |
| HSHM250 | Chronic Health Issues | 6 | |
| HSHM305 | Law, Ethics, Advocacy and Health Care | 6 | |
| HSHM368 | Living with Disability in Contemporary Society | 6 | |
| PSYC101 | Introductory Psychology I | 6 | |
| PSYC102 | Introductory Psychology II | 6 | |
| PREX922 | Professional Experience: Special Education (5 days) | 0 | |
| PREX923 | Professional Experience: Special Education (10 days) | 0 | |
| Total | 72 cps | ||
Suggested Full-Time Course Plan
The following are suggested patterns of enrolment or pathways for candidates studying on a full-time or part-time basis. They take into account unit pre-requisite, co-requisite and timetabling requirements. Candidates can each year choose to study less units than the full-time pattern or more units than the part-time pattern, but if doing so should use these suggested patterns as guides as to how best to structure their studies.
For candidates studying Full Time = 48 cps per year. 12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
For candidates commencing in Trimester 1
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSYC101 |
PSYC102 |
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HSHM219 |
HSHM218 |
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HSHM305 |
HSHM250 |
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HSHM368 |
EDSP451 |
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PREX922 |
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| 2 | EDSP463 |
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EDSP452 |
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EDSP453 |
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EDSP462 |
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PREX923 |
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For candidates commencing in Trimester 2
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSYC102 |
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HSHM218 |
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HSHM219 |
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HSHM250 |
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PREX922 |
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| 2 | PSYC101 |
EDSP451 |
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HSHM368 |
EDSP453 |
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HSHM305 |
EDSP452 |
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EDSP463 |
EDSP462 |
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PREX923 |
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Suggested Part-Time Course Plan
For candidates studying Part Time = 24 cps per year. 12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
For candidates commencing in Trimester 1
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSYC101 |
PSYC102 |
|
HSHM219 |
HSHM218 |
|
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|
PREX922 |
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| 2 | HSHM305 |
HSHM250 |
|
HSHM368 |
EDSP451 |
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PREX923 |
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| 3 | EDSP453 |
EDSP452 |
|
EDSP463 |
EDSP462 |
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For candidates commencing in Trimester 2
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSYC102 |
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HSHM218 |
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|
PREX922 |
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| 2 | PSYC101 |
HSHM250 |
|
HSHM219 |
EDSP451 |
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|
PREX923 |
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| 3 | HSHM368 |
EDSP453 |
|
HSHM305 |
EDSP462 |
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| 4 | EDSP463 |
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EDSP452 |
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