The Department of Disability Studies is located within the School of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences at the Flinders University of South Australia.
The mission of the Department of Disability Studies is to support the quality of life, community inclusion and self-determination of all people with disabilities and their families.
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Short Video Clips about Disability Studies at Flinders University
- After the Hard Slog - Getting a degree! What's it like?
- A dynamic Course - Describes the B App Sc (Disability Studies)
- A Job for Everyone - What are the work opportunities available?
- From Around the World - Gives the international perspective
- Out in the Real World - What are the placements available to students?
- Recreation, Arts, and Leisure - Describes important aspects of the degree.
- The Course and the Community - Describes how the disability studies course interfaces with the community
- On to Higher Levels - What are the prospects for further study after finishing the degree?
- A New Degree for All - Description of the new 4 year degree which commenced in 2007
Staff in the Department Follow this link for information on staff.
The location of the Department is in the North West corner of the Sturt Buildings at Flinders University (Room N 207) - See Flinders University Map
Contact Points
Phone: 61 8 8201 3745
Fax: 61 8 82013646
The Department of Disability Studies offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These include
- The Bachelor of Disability and Community Rehabilitation - This is the only University level undergraduate qualification in South Australia that is specifically focussed on disability and community rehabilitation needs. It is also unique in Australia. The B Dis Com Rehab trains graduates to work as a Disability Professional in a range of settings (Community, Residential, and Vocational Services). This is a four year degree if undertaken full time. Part time enrollment is common.
- Honours Program in Disability Studies - This program is offered to final year students of the B Dis Com Rehab and graduates of other degrees who have majored in Disability Studies or have experience in the Disability field. The program may be completed full time in one year or part time in two years. An 18 unit Thesis is a compulsory component of the degree.
- Graduate Certificates in Disability Studies - This is a professionally oriented program designed to meet the needs of practitioners working in community services and of teachers seeking specialised education in this field. Students are encouraged to specialise in an area of interest and specific topics are offered in Autism, Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, Dual Disability and other areas. This program is usually completed part time over 18 months.
- Master of Disability Studies - This is also a professionally oriented program that can be completed full time in 18 months or part time in up to five years. The program is concerned with general principles related to people with a disability but students are encouraged to specialise in areas of particular interest. Students may complete the program through coursework or a combination of coursework and an 18 unit or 24 unit dissertation.
- PhD Program - A person holding an Honours Degree in Disability Studies or an equivalent program will be considered to undertake a PhD in Disability Studies.