Courses & Units
Leadership in Health and Human Services CAM539
Introduction
The purpose of this unit is to enable students to gain an in-depth understanding of the essential role that leadership plays in contemporary health and human service (H&HS) organisations. You will start to develop the foundational knowledge and skills required to successfully lead in the H&HS sector. There is a focus on the exploration and practical application of theories and techniques to improve leadership. We explore leading self, others, teams and organisations and the application of this in the H&HS sector. This knowledge and skills will be expanded upon in future units of the leadership program.
Summary
| Unit name | Leadership in Health and Human Services |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAM539 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Kate Fennell |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse a variety of contemporary leadership frameworks and theories within the context of health and human services.
- Apply leadership frameworks and theories to enhance self-leadership and effectively engage with colleagues in collaborative tasks.
- Analyse and apply leadership practices that contribute to effective team and organisational outcomes.
- Critically reflect on and articulate how personal experiences, workplace contexts, belief systems, and empirical/theoretical work influence and enhance personal leadership capabilities.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069900 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study 8 hours weekly; Independent Learning 2 hours weekly. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Leadership Development Proposal (20%)|Module Quiz (20%)|Case Study (30%)|Leadership Development Report (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Northouse, PG 2022, Leadership: Theory and Practice, 9th edn, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, California, USA. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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