Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency
Postgraduate
Online
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Postgraduate
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Online
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March
Are you are a professional who works with Indigenous communities? Do you contribute to issues impacting Indigenous Australians? Or do you want a greater understanding of your role working with Indigenous Australians so you can create positive change? If so, the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency from Charles Sturt University is for you.
You’ll be able to build local solutions to challenges that have global consequences for Indigenous peoples, human rights, and nation-building. This online qualification will provide you with in-depth training so you can communicate in culturally responsive ways – and make a real difference.
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For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.
If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
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Graduation requirements
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.Full subject list
The course consists of two core subjects and a two restricted electives.
Core Subjects (16 points)
IKC403 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Histories, Cultures, and Contemporary Realities
IKC404 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australians and the Politics of Control
Restricted Electives (16 points)
Choose two from
IKC501 Indigenous Research Methods and Methodologies
IKC405 Indigenous Australians and Criminal Justice
IKC406 Indigenous Social Work Policy and Practice
EEP400 Indigenous Education Studies
KEY SUBJECTS
IKC403 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Histories, Cultures, and Contemporary Realities
The course consists of two core subjects and a two restricted electives.
Core Subjects (16 points)
IKC403 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Histories, Cultures, and Contemporary Realities
IKC404 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australians and the Politics of Control
Restricted Electives (16 points)
Choose two from
IKC501 Indigenous Research Methods and Methodologies
IKC405 Indigenous Australians and Criminal Justice
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Career opportunities The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency is an ideal qualification for professionals wanting to build on their previous studies or work experience to enhance interactions with Indigenous people and communities. Whether you’re in education, social work, law and justice, nursing, allied health or media – the knowledge and understanding you’ll gain with this certificate means you’ll be more constructive in your role. If you’re looking to upskill for your current role, hoping to advance in your career or move into a position that directly engages with the Indigenous community – this course will give you the insight and abilities to make real connections.
Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency