Home  Search  Contact  Library  Staff Directory

Undergraduate: Course rule and topic information

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

Major sequence option - Disability and Community Rehabilitation


To be read in conjunction with the Program of Study [November, 2008] requirements for the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology).

Students who enrolled in the Disability and Community Rehabilitation major prior to 2007 must make an appointment to meet wth the course coordinator to negotiate their transition into the new Disability and Community Rehabilitation academic structure.

Consists of 37.5 units, including two compulsory First Year topics, and at least one practicum component. Students enrolled in the Disability and Community Rehabilitation major sequence are required to complete at least one practicum topic, to establish their practical competence in the field.

First Year

13.5 units comprising:

DSRS1201

Perspectives of Disability and Rehabilitation

4.5

DSRS1209

Human Diversity

4.5

and one of:

DSRS1202

Lifespan Development

4.5

DSRS1206

Health Issues and Disability

4.5

DSRS1210

Interpersonal and Group Skills

4.5

DSRS1211

Introduction to Neurological Rehabilitation

4.5

Second Year

12 units from the following topics including either Practicum A or Practicum B:

DSRS2212

Principles of Learning and Instruction 1

6

DSRS2213

Family and Professional Partnership

6

DSRS2214

Practicum A - Disability and Community Rehabilitation

6

DSRS2215

Practicum B - Disability and Community Rehabilitation

6

DSRS2216

Principles of Learning and Instruction 2

6

DSRS2217

Ethical and Legal Issues

6

Third Year

12 units from the following topics:

DSRS3212

Communication and Language

6

DSRS3208

Principles of Learning and Instruction 3

6

DSRS3209

Counselling

6

DSRS3210

Case Management

6

DSRS3106

Employment and Disability

6

DSRS3113

Introduction to Autism and Related Disorders

6

DSRS3202

Technical Applicationsd and Disability

6

Students are advised to consult with the cognate coordinator prior to enrolment in Disability and Community Rehabilitatiion topics, particularly in relation to practicum.