Certificate in Disability Studies
offered by Griffith University

Certificate in Disability Studies
at
Griffith University
Overview

Gain knowledge and skills to promote equity, inclusion, and social justice for individuals with disabilities

Who should do this course?

Professionals working in fields such as education, social work, healthcare, human services, law, and public policy who want to gain expertise in disability studies to better serve individuals with disabilities and their families
Advocates, activists, and community organizers involved in disability rights movements and social justice initiatives seeking to deepen their understanding of disability issues and strengthen their advocacy skills

What are the course deliverables?

Contemporary social and disability policy
Historic and contemporary global and national approaches to disability rights and reform
The impacts of disability and disabling conditions on the diverse population groups of Australia including urban, rural and regional Australians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, and culturally diverse Australians
Case-management including person-centred approaches to disability (a core principle of the National Disability Insurance Scheme)
Vocational rehabilitation and training
Key disability networks and alliances

More about this course

This course is an interdisciplinary program aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of disability, its impact on individuals and society, and strategies for promoting inclusion and accessibility
In this course participants will explore various aspects of disability, including social, cultural, historical, and legal dimensions

The Lived Experience of Disability

Disability Inclusion

Disability Theories and Approaches

Eligibility criteria Up Arrow Icon

Education: Bachelor's degree
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English)
OR C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50

Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon