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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

126311 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion

GradCertHlthProm(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 074651G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0 Years

Introduction

This course enhances the skills of graduates with a responsibility for health promotion as a part of employment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Bachelor degree or equivalent with a health related background from a recognised tertiary institution.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is normally two semesters of part-time study in both internal and external study modes.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
13157 v.4   Health Promotion Planning 681 3.0 25.0
13169 v.3   Health Promotion Methods 682 4.0 25.0
13171 v.3   Evaluation of Health Promotion 687 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
11938 v.3   International Health 581 4.0 25.0
13162 v.2   Public Health Nutrition 681 3.0 25.0
13170 v.4   Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 680 4.0 25.0
13172 v.3   Health Promotion Methods 683 4.0 25.0
13181 v.3   Injury Control 694 4.0 25.0
13182 v.3   Mental Health Promotion 690 2.0 25.0
13184 v.3   Physical Activity and Health 692 4.0 25.0
13230 v.3   Foundations of Public Health 681 3.0 25.0
309553 v.1   Behaviour Change Communication 685 4.0 25.0
309594 v.3   Health Promotion Partnerships, Politics and Power 688 4.0 25.0
311908 v.1   Sexology Attitudes and Values 680 4.0 25.0
311909 v.1   Sexological Practice 681 4.0 25.0
311910 v.1   Sexology Challenges and Opportunities 682 4.0 25.0
313456 v.1   Drugs, Policy and Public Health 500 25.0
5596 v.7   Nutrition for Developing Countries 591 4.0 25.0
5895 v.6   Advanced Specialisation - Health Sciences 590 4.0 25.0
6238 v.10   Health Project 590 4.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2012 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2012 Bentley Campus Study Period 7 Y        
2012 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.