Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education

Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education is a Bachelor program taught at Flinders University of South Australia, Australia. Intake: March; July. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)) options.

The Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education at Flinders University equips you with skills to improve access, equity and justice in society. You will learn to provide and influence evidence-based services and supports, including therapeutic and behaviour supports.

The program includes core topics and electives, with practical experience through professional placements and practicums. Across the program, you study topics such as Research and study skills, Disability across the life course, Practicum, Employment and disability, Advocacy and working in partnership, Positive behaviour support, Counselling skills, Early childhood development, and Delivering therapeutic supports.

Flinders University states the course leads to roles including Developmental Educator and Behaviour Support Practitioner in disability and community services. It is accredited by the Developmental Educators Australia Inc (DEAI), and graduates can apply for full membership with the DEAI to practice as a Developmental Educator and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education at Flinders University of South Australia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Flinders University of South Australia.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Flinders University of South Australia as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Guaranteed Entry ATAR 65.00
• No ATAR? Speak to us about alternative entry options
• STAT 150.0
• GPA 4.0
• TAFE/VET Certificate IV or above

Prerequisites None. Assumed knowledge None. Deferrable: Yes.

• IELTS overall 6.0
• Speaking 6.0
• Writing 6.0
• Pearson overall 50

Please check detail of study units at https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-disability-developmental-education

• Developmental Educator
• Behaviour Support Practitioner
• Policy advisor
• Case coordinator/manager
• Local Area Coordinator
• Navigator
• Case Coordinator
• Program coordinator
• Oversees and manages programs and services for people with disability, ensuring they are delivered effectively
• Senior developmental educator
• Disability services manager
• Senior policy advisor
• Researcher
• Academic

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