Bachelor of Disability and Community Inclusion

First year

A typical first year may include:

• topics which build foundation skills, understanding how systems work, introduction to a range of contexts, and making connections between theory and practice
• core topics include perspectives on disability, introduction to disability and neurodiversity, research and study skills 1, disability across the life course, introduction to communication diversity and support needs, critical issues in disability practice, and the disability landscape.
• option topic where students can select from a range of topics across education, health, innovation, government, sociology, women's studies, and psychology.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

• topics which focus on building skills as a competent practitioner, and applying foundation skills in a professional context
• core topics include practicum 1 (100 hour placement), introduction to principles of learning and instruction, employment and disability, research and study skills 2, advocacy and working in partnership, instructional strategies, professional ethics, and disability: health and wellbeing.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

• topics which consolidate practice skills, expose students to policy and leadership ideas, and build identity as a disability professional
• core topics include introduction to positive behaviour support, introduction to counselling skills, entrepreneurship and small business, research and study skills 3, augmentative and alternative communication, case management and support coordination, building community capacity, and practicum 2 (150 hour placement).