308163 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Human Rights

GradCertHumRights(Curtin)

Introduction

An entry to the Masters courses in Human Rights Practice and Human Rights Education, for those who do not have a relevant degree. It is for human rights workers, for those who would hope to work in the human rights field, for professionals who wish to apply human rights principles to their practice, development workers, Non Government Organisation (NGO) workers, activists, teachers, mediation and conflict workers and community workers. It involves study of the theory and philosophy of human rights, across different cultural, religious, philosophical and political traditions, and how these ideas can be translated into practice in the contemporary world. This course is for those working both in Australia and internationally. It is multi-disciplinary, and provides an opportunity for those from different professions and disciplines, and from different cultural backgrounds to dialogue about human rights and to develop their ideas and skills in human rights practice.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Educational qualification or work experience relevant to human rights practice, approved by the Head of the Centre for Human Rights Education. Acceptance into the program is also subject to an interview with staff of the Centre.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are not considered within this course.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit

		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				100.0

*Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
308168	v.1	Human Rights Theory and Philosophy 501	3.0	25.0
308169	v.1	Community Education and Consciousness Raising 503	3.0	25.0
308188	v.1	Human Rights and Development 507	2.0	25.0
308196	v.1	Human Rights in Formal Education 505	2.0	25.0
308202	v.1	Human Rights Issues 509	2.0	25.0


*Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
308170	v.1	Human Rights History Across Cultures and Religions 502	3.0	25.0
308171	v.1	Human Rights Instruments and Institutions 506	3.0	25.0
308194	v.1	Human Rights, Civil Society and Governance 508	2.0	25.0
308197	v.1	Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change 512	2.0	25.0
308201	v.1	Community Education and Consciousness Raising 504	2.0	25.0
308204	v.1	Human Rights Issues 510	2.0	25.0


*Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
308206	v.1	Human Rights Project Preparation 601	5.0	25.0
308207	v.1	Human Rights Project 691	5.0	75.0

Availability

Year	Location		All*	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	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.