Leadership in Youth Health and Education
Subject EDUC90562 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Parkville campus Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 24 hours Total Time Commitment: 125 hours self directed learning in the workplace and the wider community. | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: | Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject. |
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Education Student CentreSubject Overview: | The aim of this subject is to develop an understanding of management, leadership and change in youth health, education or welfare organisations. This subject will include a critical analysis of organisational structures and decision making processes in relation to working with other organisations. Strategies to maximise an organisation's capacity to work in effective cross-sectoral practice will be explored. This subject will introduce students to principles and practice of organisational, community and systems change as it relates to youth-focused services, programs and policies. The subject will also develop students' capacity to lead and manage cross-sectoral projects and create a "learning organisation" culture. |
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Objectives: | Not available |
Assessment: | One 2,000 word assignment due mid-semester worth 40% and one 3,000 word assignment due at the end of semester worth 60% |
Prescribed Texts: | None |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
On completion of this course, students will be able to:
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
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Related Course(s): |
Master of Youth Health and Education Management |
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