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Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) – MAHSDEDI1000

Course rules

 

Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Developmental Disability)

Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability)


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course and stream title
SG028 Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Developmental Disability)
SC107 Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability)

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time, according to candidate choice.

3 Master's type

The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy.

4 Embedded courses in this sequence

(1)
The embedded courses in this sequence are:
(a)
the Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Developmental Disability)
(b)
the Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability)
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of either of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.

5 Admission to candidature

(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on academic merit, according to the following admissions criteria.
(2)
Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Developmental Disability) and the Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) requires:
(a)
a bachelor's degree with a credit average from the University of Sydney, in a discipline related to the course specialisation, or an equivalent qualification; or
(b)
general and professional qualifications and/or experience that will satisfy the Dean that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue postgraduate studies; or
(c)
in the case of the Master's degree, completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Developmental Disability) from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for these awards are set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Table of units of study for the Graduate Certificate / Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability).
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Developmental Disability) a candidate must complete 24 credit points of units of study, comprising:
(a)
12 credit points of core units listed in the Developmental Disability Table; and
(b)
12 credit points of elective units, including a minimum of 6 credit points of units chosen from the Developmental Disability Table and a maximum of 6 credit points of elective units, chosen, with the approval of the Dean, from other postgraduate units offered in the Faculty or by other faculties in the University.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) a candidate must complete 48 credit points, comprising:
(a)
12 credit points of core units listed in the Developmental Disability Table; and
(b)
30 credit points of elective units, including a minimum of 12 credit points of units chosen from the Developmental Disability Table and a maximum of 18 credit points of elective units, chosen, with the approval of the Dean, from other postgraduate units offered in the Faculty or by other faculties in the University.

7 Course transfer

A candidate for the master's degree may elect to discontinue study and graduate with the shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Dean, and provided the requirements for the shorter award have been met.

8 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2012 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2012 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2012 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2017. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time. Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2012 may opt to enrol in the new unit GSDD5200 Disability Theory (6cp) as an elective.

Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Developmental Disability)

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course GCHSDEDI1000: Credit points for award: 24
To view semester session codes: handbooks/heath_sci/postgraduate/coursework/units_of_study/
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 2012. For commencing students in 2013 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 2012. For commencing students in 2013 it is a core requirement.
Semester 2
Developmental Disability studies elective [6] (see note 2) 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

Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability)

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course MAHSDEDI1000: Credit points for award: 48
To view semester session codes: handbooks/heath_sci/postgraduate/coursework/units_of_study/
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 2012. For commencing students in 2013 it is a core requirement.
Semester 2
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)
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). 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 2012. For commencing students in 2013 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
Elective [6] or [12] depending on choice of Capstone unit for semester 2 (see note 3)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
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)
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). Averaged 75 per cent (distinction) or better across all units of study. Subject to the availability of appropriate supervision
Semester 1
Semester 2
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.

Developmental Disability Electives

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Units of study will vary from year to year and will generally be available every second year.
To view semester session codes: handbooks/heath_sci/postgraduate/coursework/units_of_study/
GSDD5014
Parenting with Developmental Disability
6      Semester 1
GSDD5016
Sexuality and Developmental Disability
6    A Knowledge of the structure and function of male and female genitalia and the sexual response cycle; knowledge of and/or experience with people with developmental disability
Semester 1
GSDD5018
Mental Health - Developmental Disability
6      Semester 2
GSDD5200
Disability Theory
6   

This unit is offered as an elective to students enrolled prior to 2012. For commencing students in 2013 it is a core requirement.
Semester 2
GSDD5201
Advanced Behavioural Support
6    A Involvement in planning behavioural interventions in people with developmental disabilities.
P GSDD5011, GSDD5012, GSDD5018


This unit is offered as an elective to students in the Developmental disability degrees
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)
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). 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.