These specialisations are being phased out and are no longer available.
This Master of Gerontology provides a pathway into postgraduate study for graduates of CSU as well as non-CSU graduates currently employed in health professions.
It satisfies the educational needs of health professionals and of professionals in related fields by:
This course uses a variety of strategies to assess students. These include assignments, critical reviews, literature reviews, project proposals and, in some instances, a dissertation.
Each subject is assessed according to guidelines set out in the subject outlines. Care is taken to ensure the relevance of assessment items for graduate performance. Industry-based projects, critical thinking, reflective exercises, and analysis form the basis of the assessment philosophy adopted in this course.
Applicants with the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology or other relevant postgraduate qualifications will be eligible for credit.
| Study through | Albury-Wodonga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | Distance education 3 years |
| Course code | OAHH |
| Fees | Commonwealth supported places Fee paying students may be eligible for FEE-HELP |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU Admissions Office |
| Study through | N/A |
| Study mode and normal course duration | N/A |
| Course code | N/A |
| Fees | N/A |
| Session available | N/A |
| Apply through | N/A |
The course consists of 8 subjects (64 points).
These comprise five core compulsory subjects (40 points), and choice
of either one research elective sequence (24 points), comprising one
readings subject (8 points) plus one project subject (16 points), or
one professional practice sequence (24 points) comprising one gerontology
subject (8 points) plus two restricted electives (16 points).
Core compulsory
subjects (40 points)
GER401 Choices and Options in Later Life
GER402 Ageing Bodies, Ageing Minds
HLT502 Ageing, Policy and Social Construction
GER501 Contemporary Issues in Gerontology
SWK504 Human Services Research Methods
Research elective sequence (24
points)
WEL508 Social Policy Readings Subject
SWK 500 Social Work and Human Services Dissertation (16 points)
or
Professional practice elective sequence (24 points)
GER404 Ageing and Professional Practice
plus
Two restricted electives
With the approval of the Course Coordinator, subjects may be chosen from
the offerings of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in the
fields of Leisure and Health, Social Work, Social Welfare, Human Services,
Sociology or Psychology or from fields of Nursing, Aged or Health Services
Management from Faculty of Science courses.
Enrolment pattern
Session 1
GER401 Choices and Options in Later Life
and
WEL508 SocialPolicy Reading Subject
or
GER404Ageing and Professional Practice
Session 2
GER402 Ageing Bodies, Ageing Minds
SWK504 Human Services Research Methods
Session 3
GER501 Contemporary Issues in Gerontology
and
SWK500 Social Work and Human Services Dissertation (beginning)
or
[ ] Restricted
elective
Session 4
HLT502 Ageing, Policy and Social Construction
and
SWK500 Social Work and Human Services Dissertation (completing)
or
[ ] Restricted
elective
Students should normally have undergraduate Bachelor level qualifications in the allied health, community and social services, or welfare disciplines.
Priority for admission will be given to students who:
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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