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Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science (GC-WBSCI) // Course structure
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Jacqui Francis
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Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science requires the completion of 50 credit points of study, usually over six months full time, or one to two years part time.
Students must complete:
- Two compulsory subjects (25 points); and
- Two elective subjects (25 points).
Note that:
- The two compulsory subjects must be completed in the first semester of study.
- Online course mode students may only enrol in Online mode subject availabilities.
Alternative Exit Point
An early exit point is available for students who commence the Graduate Certificate, but later decide to not complete the whole course. These students may exit the Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science early*, and apply to graduate with one of the following awards:
- Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Science (PR-WBSCI), if they have satisfied the completion requirements for that award during their enrolment in this graduate certificate course (i.e., successfully completed the prescribed 25 credit points of study).
- Professional Certificate in Positive Education (PR-POSED), if they have satisfied the completion requirements for that award during their enrolment in this graduate certificate course (i.e., successfully completed the prescribed 25 credit points of study).
*Students must discontinue their enrolment in the GC-WELLSCI without completing the award, to be conferred the exit award.
Subject Options
Note: Subject availability modes (i.e., On Campus / Online) can be found via the subject links.
Compulsory Subjects
Complete both subjects in the first semester of study.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC91041 | Principles of Positive Psychology |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
July (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC91042 | Applications of Positive Psychology |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
July (Online)
|
12.5 |
Elective Subjects
Select and complete two subjects.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC91046 | Wellbeing Design, Delivery & Evaluation |
March (Online)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC91043 | Systems Informed Approaches to Change |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
July (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC91044 | Positive Psychology and Organisations |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
August (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC91045 | Critical Review of Wellbeing Science |
February (Online)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Last updated: 9 April 2024