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Graduate Diploma of Community Development |
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059038K |
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Duration |
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2 or 3 sessions over 8 or 12 months (part-time options available to Australian students)
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Campus |
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Sydney CBD (Close to Darling Harbour, University of Technology Sydney, Chinatown, and five minutes walk from Sydney Central Station) |
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Admission Criteria |
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For GDCD, the applicant must have;
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University Degree or equivalent
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Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band; or |
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TOEFL 550 with no less than 4.5 in the Test of Written English; |
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Requirements for Award
A. To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Community Development a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising:
i. All units from Part A of the Schedule of Units; and
ii. Five (5) units from in Part B of the Schedule.
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PART A
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BHS00360 - Perspective of Community Development
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BHS00361 - Political, Economic and Cultural Aspects of Community Development
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BHS00362 - Community Education
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PART B
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BHS00363 - Issue in Disaster Management |
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BHS00364 - Disaster Preparedness and Prevention |
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BHS00365 - Living in a Hazardous Environment |
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BHS00366 - Social Dimensions of Disasters |
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BHS00367 - Analytical Methodologies in Emergency Management |
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IST00365-8 - Independent Study - Human Services I - IV#
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#Available in Masters Program only
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You will gain a greater understanding of the principles of working with communities and how these impact on the ethical consequences of disasters. The program will also enhance your skills and ability to help communities cope with major emergencies and disasters. |
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This program grew out of a United Nations imperative to provide training for communities so that they could proactively work to reduce the effects of disasters. Students from all around the world, working in both paid and voluntary capacities, are able to network online to add another dimension to the learning and development outcomes of this program.
Early exit points are also available at both the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levels.
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Career Opportunities |
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The program is aimed at those who work (or wish to work) in emergency services or humanitarian organisations, including aid workers in developing countries, community development workers employed in non-profit organisations and government departments anywhere in the world.
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Each coursework unit typically involves one 3-hour lecture per week
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Assessment methods include presentations, reports and formal written exams.
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2 intakes per year
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January session
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September Session |
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Fees and Charges (for 2008) |
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International Students |
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Admission/enrolment fee- non refundable fee of AU$ 200 |
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Tuition fee: AU$ 1650 per unit.
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Australian Students |
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Admission/enrolment fee- non refundable fee of AU$ 200 |
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Tuition fee: AU$ 1500 per unit.
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