La Trobe University
Master of Disability Practice
The Master of Disability Practice in Health Professions is offered by La Trobe University.
Program Length: 18 YEARS.
Subjects: 12.
This course provides professionals working in diverse contexts with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to enhance their confidence and practice in working directly with people with disabilities and their families. It will also equip them to understand the current disability landscape at a time of significant reform and tackle disadvantage through system level change.Students will gain a strong grounding in research methods including literature review and undertake a supervised industry project in a disability-related field, culminating in the submission of a minor research thesis.The Master of Disability Practice is structured flexibly so that students have an opportunity to customise their learning program to meet their own professional training needs. Single subject enrolment is also available.CAREER OUTCOMESThe disability sector is diverse and rapidly expanding. This course equips graduates with the academic knowledge required for a wide range of roles in disability, health, and human services across government, private and community service sectors.