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Implementation Science in Theory (SCWK90067)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 2
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | Term 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will introduce students to the core elements of Implementation Science theory. It will expose students to a number of different implementation conceptual models and frameworks and apply these to real life examples of implementation in the human service sector. The subject will discuss the multiple aspects of an implementation system, including the role of leadership and the outer content for successful implementation. Furthermore, students will learn about the importance of systematically using data, information, and knowledge to set and drive change, evidence actual implementation, tracking outcomes and driving continuous improvement throughout the implementation cycle.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the core elements of Implementation Science;
- apply the theory of Implementation Science to practice examples; and
- understand the role of evidence in practice.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have:
- demonstrated development of problem-solving skills
- enhanced analytic skills
- demonstrated skill in written communication
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Contribution to online discussions, 3 hours in total – 25 minutes per week
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Written implementation plan proposal
| Week 6 | 30% |
Written essay
| Week 9 | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Term 2 - Online
Coordinator Marlena Klaic Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 22 April 2024 Pre teaching requirements Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expected activities and behaviours. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them. Teaching period 29 April 2024 to 23 June 2024 Last self-enrol date 23 April 2024 Census date 17 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 June 2024 Assessment period ends 30 June 2024 Term 2 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
This subject has a pre-teaching period.
Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expectations. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Essential and recommended readings will be available online.
- Related Handbook entries
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 31 January 2024