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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00004G

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 support to take their rightful place in society. The course is designed to provide a specialisation in community or school education. You will develop a holistic view of disability and of the social structures that influence learning and development for people with a disability. This includes the theoretical frameworks for understanding disability, social justice and empowerment, advocacy, influence of disability on learning, social dynamics and positive behaviour support. The Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies is for students who want a career in disability or human service management. Students will develop a holistic view of disability and the social structures that influence learning and development for people with a disability. This includes areas such as: social justice and empowerment; advocacy; the influence of disability on learning; social dynamics and positive behaviour support. Students can tailor the course to their interests by selecting topics in assessment tasks, fieldwork components and the selection of specialisation units. There is a mix of assignment and project-based assessments to help integrate practice and theory. Requirements for working with vulnerable people: All students enrolled must obtain a national police check before they may enter a workplace. Requirements 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 Vulnerable People (ACT) or Working with Children Check (NSW and Vic). International students must bring police check documentation from their own countries. All students who have lived in another country for 12 months or more must provide a police check from that country for that period.

Structure

240 credit points.

Subjects

  • Education-inclusive
  • Disability studies

Standard entry requirements

Higher School Certificate or appropriate experience working in community-based organisations which provide a service to people with a disability.

Study pathways

Graduates may pursue a pathway to a Master of Teaching to qualify to teach in mainstream schools. Bachelor Degree graduates may be eligible to progress to a range of postgraduate coursework programs, e.g. Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and, through them and/or with relevant work experience, to Master's degree programs.

Further information

Education; social justice; empowerment or advocacy in the disability, community or human services sector; student support. Further study will enable you to become a primary school teacher.

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