Graduate Certificate of Disability and Inclusion

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Disability and Inclusion is a one-year, part-time online program that provides students with a contemporary understanding of disability and prepares them for emerging roles in the sector. The program consists of four core units that align with core units from the Master of Disability and Inclusion, ensuring that students are well-equipped to contribute to more inclusive and accessible communities upon graduation. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in the disability sector, including policy and practice leadership positions, and can pursue careers in areas such as policy and legislation, education, health and human services, community development, and roles within state and federal government, government agencies, community organizations, and disability service providers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Start working in disability sooner or build on your current skills with this online course. Be ready to contribute to more inclusive, accessible communities. The Graduate Certificate of Disability and Inclusion is a one-year, part-time online program designed to provide students with a contemporary understanding of disability and prepare them for emerging roles within the sector. It aligns with core units from the Master of Disability and Inclusion, ensuring that students are well-equipped to contribute to more inclusive and accessible communities upon graduation.

Outline:

The Graduate Certificate of Disability and Inclusion consists of four core units, which are consistent with core units from the Master of Disability and Inclusion:

• Disability and Inclusion: Contemporary Theory and Lived Experience (1 credit point)
• Planning for Inclusion Across the Life Course (1 credit point)
• Determinants of Health and Wellbeing in the Lives of People with Disability (1 credit point)
• Community Capacity Building - Theory and Practice for Inclusion (1 credit point)

Assessment:

Assessment methods and criteria for the Graduate Certificate of Disability and Inclusion program are not provided in the given context.

Teaching:

The Graduate Certificate of Disability and Inclusion is taught entirely online, providing students with flexibility and accessibility. The program's academic staff are leading nationally and internationally recognized researchers, offering students mentorship and guidance. The program also emphasizes building relationships between students and faculty, as well as connections to people with lived experience of disability. This allows students to gain a deeper understanding of disability and its impact on individuals and communities.

Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Disability and Inclusion are well-prepared for roles in the disability sector, including policy and practice leadership positions. The program aligns with areas of knowledge and skills identified in current disability position descriptions, ensuring that graduates are highly employable. Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as:

• Policy and legislation
• Education
• Health and human services
• Community development
• Roles within state and federal government, government agencies, community organizations, and disability service providers