3742 - Graduate Diploma in Regional and Community Development
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradDipRCD |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Education |
| Intake restrictions | This course is not available to international student visa holders. |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Gippsland) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 2 years PT Part-time study only. |
| Recognition of prior learning | Credit up to 24 points may be granted for equivalent study with the approval of the course coordinator. |
| Minimum grade for progress to further studies | Students must pass the first two units with at least a credit in order to progress to the graduate diploma. |
| Contact details | Telephone: +61 3 5122 6375 or email info.gipps@education.monash.edu.au |
Description
The Graduate Diploma in Regional and Community Development embodies an explicit commitment to people and place, to social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment. It will equip students with the skills to understand governance issues and undertake participatory planning in local, state, national and international public and private sector organisations. Its educational approaches and outcomes will contribute to increased participation in the formation of socially and ecologically sustainable communities and places through an understanding of the strategic importance to public and private sector organisations of community and place.
Objectives
On the successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a sound knowledge of historical, ecological, contested and subjective meanings of place and community
- analyse the interconnections between community and place, and their relevance to the organisational contexts in which students live and work
- develop a consultative and participatory approach to community engagement and development, informed by social justice and ecological sustainability
- understand the key models and approaches to adult and community education
- understand the principles and models of participatory planning in organisational and community contexts
- critically understand concepts of governance and governmentality, the changing role of the state, the political and organisational structures of governance, and the implementation of whole of government and partnership approaches
- demonstrate capacity to work towards the involvement of diverse (and often subjugated/disadvantaged) sectors within the community
- reflect on and evaluate their own skills in community development and engagement
- demonstrate commitment to ethical and respectful practice with communities
- apply all of the above in an international context and understand the implications.
Structure
Students must complete four 12-point units.
Requirements
First year
- EDF6806 Sustainable community development
- SCD4301 Participatory planning: local, national and international perspectives
Second year
Progression to further studies
This course provides a pathway to the corresponding graduate diploma.
Award(s) received on completion *
Graduate Diploma in Regional and Community Development
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.
13 October 2017 18 May 2024