The Graduate Certificate articulates with the Graduate Diploma and credit is awarded in the Graduate Diploma for all subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate. Upon completion of either course, credit of up to 32 points may also be awarded towards the Master of Arts (Ageing and Pastoral Studies).
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete:
96 points (12 subjects) for the Master
64 points (eight subjects) for the Graduate Diploma
32 points (four subjects) for the Graduate Certificate
| Study through | Canberra |
| Study mode and normal course duration | Distance education Master : 3 years Graduate Diploma : 2 years Graduate Certificate: 1 year |
| Course code | Master - OANP Graduate Diploma - OADJ Graduate Certificate - OACJ |
| Fees |
Fee paying
Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU Admissions Office |
| Study through | Canberra |
| Study mode and normal course duration | Distance Education - offshore Graduate Diploma - 2 years Graduate Certificate - 1 year |
| Course code | Program code: Graduate Diploma - 1601AP Graduate Certificate - 1301AP |
| Fees | Offshore - see fee list |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU International Admissions |
Graduate Certificate
Session 1
THL445 Psychosocial and Spiritual Development in Older People
THL446 Pastoral Care and Elderly People
Session 2
THL459 The Ageing Person: Challenges for Body and Spirit
THL451 Ethical and Theological Issues in Ageing
Graduate Diploma
Sessions 1-2 as above
Session 3
[ ] Two Restricted electives (two x 8 points) or
THL450 Field Studies (16 points) or
THL449 Clinical and Pastoral Education in Aged Care (16 points)
Session 4
[ ] Two Restricted electives (two x 8 points) or
THL450 Field Studies (16 points) or
THL449 Clinical and Pastoral Education in Aged Care (16 points)
Master of Arts (Ageing and Pastoral Studies) Stream A
Sessions 1 – 4 as above
Session 5
THL463 Pastoral Care in Ageing: Family and Social Contexts
THL464 Dementia: Challenge for Pastoral Care
Session 6
THL465 Dying, Death and Pastoral Care in Ageing
THL466 Pastoral Practice in Ageing: Politics, Policy Principles and Practice
Master of Arts (Ageing and Pastoral Studies) Stream B
Sessions 1 – 4 as above
Session 5
THL467 Research Project in Ageing and Pastoral Studies (16 points)
Session 6
THL467 Research Project in Ageing and Pastoral Studies (16 points)
Restricted electives
THL447 Pastoral Care in Mental Health and Dementia
THL448 Independent Guided Study in Ageing and Pastoral Care
THL462 Theological Perspectives of Ageing
WEL322 Loss and Grief in Gerontology
THL444 Ministry with Older People in Residential Care
The student may elect to include one of the following double subjects to make up the 32 points required:
THL450 Field Studies (16 points)
THL449 Clinical and Pastoral Education in Aged Care (16 points)
Applicants for these courses should hold an Australian or recognised equivalent undergraduate degree. In recognition of prior learning, applicants without formal qualification who have eight or more years of relevant work experience may be considered for entry into the Graduate Certificate.
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials are used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
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