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Disability and Community Inclusion

Disability and Community Inclusion

Disability and Community Inclusion is located in the South Wing of the Sturt Buildings at Flinders University (Room S 250 Reception) - See Flinders University Map  and Sturt Map with Directions to Office (PDF 490KB)

The mission of Disability and Community Inclusion is to support the quality of life, community inclusion and self-determination of all people with disabilities and their families. 

Disability and Community Inclusion is within the School of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences at the Flinders University of South Australia.

More information on Staff in Disability and Community Inclusion.
 

Phone: 61 8 8201 3745

Fax: 61 8 8201 3646

Email: dci@flinders.edu.au  

 

What's New

Welcome our new lecturing staff members, Dr. Fiona Rilotta and Dr. Pammi Raghavendra! 

Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education - Powerpoint

  Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education - Audio

 

 

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses

 

Disability and Community Inclusion offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These include:

  • The Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education - This is the only University level undergraduate qualification in South Australia that is specifically focussed on disability and community rehabilitation needs. It is also unique in Australia. The B Dis Dev Educ trains graduates to work as a Disability Professional in a range of settings (Community, Residential, and Vocational Services). This is a four year degree if undertaken full time. Part time enrollment is common.
  • Honours Program in Disability Studies - This program is offered to final year students of the B Dis Dev Educ and graduates of other degrees who have majored in Disability Studies or have experience in the Disability field. The program may be completed full time in one year or part time in two years. An 18 unit Thesis is a compulsory component of the degree.
  • Graduate Certificates in Disability Studies - This is a professionally oriented program designed to meet the needs of practitioners working in community services and of teachers seeking specialised education in this field. Students looking at undertaking postgraduate studies must normally have an undergraduate degree to begin studying any postgraduate course. Students are encouraged to specialise in an area of interest and specific topics are offered in Autism, Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, Dual Disability and other areas. This program is often completed part time.
  • Master of Disability Studies - This is also a professionally oriented program that can be completed full time in 2 years (1 year with prior credit) or part time in up to five years. The program is concerned with general principles related to people with a disability but students are encouraged to specialise in areas of particular interest. Students may complete the program through coursework or a combination of coursework and a research project.
  • PhD Program - A person holding an Honours Degree in Disability Studies or an equivalent program may apply to be considered to undertake a PhD in Disability Studies.
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