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Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) – MAHSDEDI1000

Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Developmental Disability)

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Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course GCHSDEDI1000: Credit points for award: 24
Off-campus: Full-time, minimum 2 semester; part-time, minimum 2 semesters

Full-time mode
Semester 1
GSDD5001
Critical Issues-Developmental Disability 		6      Semester 1
One Developmental Disability studies elective [6] (see note 2)
Electives [6] (see note 3)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 18 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
GSDD5200
Disability Theory 		6   

This unit is offered as an elective to students enrolled prior to 2013. For commencing students in 2013 onwards it is a core requirement.
 Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 6 CREDIT POINTS

Part-time mode
Semester 1
GSDD5001
Critical Issues-Developmental Disability 		6      Semester 1
Developmental Disability studies elective [6] or relevant to specialisation, from across the Faculty or University (see notes 2 & 3)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
GSDD5200
Disability Theory 		6   

This unit is offered as an elective to students enrolled prior to 2013. For commencing students in 2013 onwards it is a core requirement.
 Semester 2
Developmental Disability studies elective [6] or relevant to specialisation, from across the Faculty or University (see notes 2 & 3)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Notes
1. GSDD5001 must be taken in the first semester of enrolment. GSDD5200 must be taken in the second semester of enrolment.
2. Choose electives totalling a minimum of 6 credit points from the Developmental Disability Studies stream units (see elective list below)
3. Choose electives up to 6 credit points, relevant to specialisation, from across the Faculty or University
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Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability)

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Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course MAHSDEDI1000: Credit points for award: 48
Off-campus: Full-time, minimum 2 semesters; part-time, minimum 4 semesters

Full-time mode
Semester 1
GSDD5001
Critical Issues-Developmental Disability 		6      Semester 1
Two Developmental Disability studies electives [12] (see note 2)
Elective [6] (see note 3)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
GSDD5200
Disability Theory 		6   

This unit is offered as an elective to students enrolled prior to 2013. For commencing students in 2013 onwards it is a core requirement.
 Semester 2
Choose one of the following Capstone Units
GSDD5006
Inquiry Topic 		6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Enrolment in or satisfactory completion of all core units of study for the Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) is required.
 Semester 1
Semester 2
or
GSDD5009
Dissertation 		12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Not available to students enrolled in Graduate Certificate course. Enrolment in or satisfactory completion of all core units of study for the Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) is required. Averaged 75 per cent (distinction) or better across all units of study. Subject to the availability of appropriate supervision
Semester 1
Semester 2
Elective [6] or [12] depending on choice of Capstone unit (see note 3)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Part-time mode

Year 1
Semester 1
GSDD5001
Critical Issues-Developmental Disability 		6      Semester 1
Developmental Disability studies elective [6] (see note 2)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
GSDD5200
Disability Theory 		6   

This unit is offered as an elective to students enrolled prior to 2013. For commencing students in 2013 onwards it is a core requirement.
 Semester 2
Developmental Disability studies elective [6] (see note 2)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS

Year 2
Semester 1
Electives [12] (see note3)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
Choose one of the following Capstone Units
GSDD5006
Inquiry Topic 		6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Enrolment in or satisfactory completion of all core units of study for the Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) is required.
 Semester 1
Semester 2
or
GSDD5009
Dissertation 		12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Not available to students enrolled in Graduate Certificate course. Enrolment in or satisfactory completion of all core units of study for the Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) is required. Averaged 75 per cent (distinction) or better across all units of study. Subject to the availability of appropriate supervision
Semester 1
Semester 2
Elective [6] or none depending on choice of Capstone unit (see note 3)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Notes
1. GSDD5001 must be taken in the first semester of enrolment. GSDD5200 must be taken in the second semester of enrolment.
2. Choose electives totalling a 12 credit points from the Developmental Disability Studies units (see elective list below).
3. Choose electives relevant to specialisation, from across the Faculty or University.
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Developmental Disability Electives

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Availability of electives may vary from year to year and will generally be available every second year.
GSDD5007
Communication & Developmental Disability 		6      Semester 1
GSDD5011
Autism Spectrum Disorders 		6      Semester 2
GSDD5012
Positive Behaviour Support:Promoting QOL 		6      Semester 2
GSDD5015
Physical Health-Developmental Disability 		6      Semester 1
GSDD5200
Disability Theory 		6   

This unit is offered as an elective to students enrolled prior to 2013. For commencing students in 2013 onwards it is a core requirement.
 Semester 2
Capstone Units (Available only for Master's SC107)
GSDD5006
Inquiry Topic 		6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Enrolment in or satisfactory completion of all core units of study for the Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) is required.
 Semester 1
Semester 2
GSDD5009
Dissertation 		12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Not available to students enrolled in Graduate Certificate course. Enrolment in or satisfactory completion of all core units of study for the Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) is required. Averaged 75 per cent (distinction) or better across all units of study. Subject to the availability of appropriate supervision
Semester 1
Semester 2
Note
Electives can be taken from any currently offered across the University of Sydney or at other universities. Typically elective units will be taken from those currently on offer within the Faculty of Health Sciences (see Faculty Electives chapter), the Faculty of Medicine including Dentistry and Nursing and the Faculty of Education and Social Work. Selection of elective units must be done in consultation with the course director and approved by the head of the academic unit(s) in which the units of study are offered.
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