Online Courses Handbook 2003

302460 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Studies

Introduction
This course provides skills and knowledge to bring to professional life an understanding and appreciation of contemporary social issues and heightened skills in social research and analysis, and assists in career development. It prepares for new employment opportunities in a variety of public and private sector contexts requiring social scientific research and analytical skills. It is designed to complement existing knowledge gained from an undergraduate qualification in any recognised area, including business, humanities, sciences and education. Students may upgrade studies to complete a Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Studies offering more advanced, individualised learning opportunities also provides a pathway to the Master of Sustainability Studies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree from a recognised tertiary education institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Creative overlap between current employment and study is emphasised. Credit may be awarded for prior learning and demonstrated existing skills.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is available full-time or part-time, normally completed in one semester full-time or two semesters part-time.

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

Year 1 Semester 1

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0

SELECT 3 OPTIONS 75.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

301847 v.2 Social Policy 507 - Economic Foundations of Social Policy 2.0 25.0

302471 v.2 SS 521 - Topics in Sustainability Studies 4.0 25.0

302473 v.2 SS 541 - Sustainability Studies Practicum 4.0 25.0

302475 v.2 SS 561 - Sustainability Studies (Environmental) 2.0 25.0

302476 v.2 SS 562 - Sustainability Studies (Regional) 2.0 25.0

302479 v.2 SS 563 - Sustainability Studies (Rural) 2.0 25.0

302482 v.2 SS 564 - Sustainability Studies (Urban) 2.0 25.0