Diploma Disability Studies
Course Overview
This 16-month diploma prepares you for a rewarding leadership career supporting the well-being of people with disabilities and fostering inclusive communities. The program combines comprehensive classroom learning with hands-on practicum experience to equip you with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for success. Graduates are ready for impactful roles across educational settings, non-profit agencies, and family support services.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain the skills for leadership roles in the disability and community support sector
- Learn to create inclusive and diverse communities that empower individuals
- Benefit from a blended model of theoretical study and practical experience
- Complete the program in 16 months with full-time, weekday classes
- Prepare for opportunities in education, non-profits, and direct family support
Course Overview
This 16-month diploma prepares you for a rewarding leadership career supporting the well-being of people with disabilities and fostering inclusive communities. The program combines comprehensive classroom learning with hands-on practicum experience to equip you with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for success. Graduates are ready for impactful roles across educational settings, non-profit agencies, and family support services.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain the skills for leadership roles in the disability and community support sector
- Learn to create inclusive and diverse communities that empower individuals
- Benefit from a blended model of theoretical study and practical experience
- Complete the program in 16 months with full-time, weekday classes
- Prepare for opportunities in education, non-profits, and direct family support
Requirements
Modules
- Interpersonal Relationships And Communication Skills
- Person Centered Planning
- Introduction To Exceptionalities
- English Composition
- Introduction To Disability Studies
- Disability Work Management And Supported Employment
- Mental Health And Disability
- Positive Behaviour Support
- The Field Of Disability Studies
- Human Growth And Development Across The Life Span
- Challenging Behaviour And Complex Needs
- Supporting Children And Adults With Disabilities Across The Life Span
- Family And Society Studies
- Social Policy
- Introduction To Addictions Studies
- Introduction To Early Childhood Education And Development
- Child Development: An Introduction
- Developing Through Play
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Awareness For Human Service Professionals
- Introduction To Counselling
- Workplace Writing For Human Services
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Indigenous Approaches To Healing And Wellness
- Advanced Topics In Disability Studies
- Community Connections And Inclusion
- Organization And Administration In Human Services
- Leadership In Disability Studies
- Introduction To Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Introduction To Early Childhood Education And Development
- Child Development: An Introduction
- Developing Through Play
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Awareness For Human Service Professionals
- Health Education For Human Services Professionals
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Facilitating Groups
- Sociology Of Aging
- Introduction To Indigenous Studies
- Indigenous Approaches To Healing And Wellness
