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Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education |
Abbreviation: |
GCertGiftedEd |
Home Faculty: |
Education |
Duration: |
1 session full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face with online support), Distance |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1109, D1109 |
CRICOS Code: |
036455E |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education is designed to provide a specialist qualification in the area of Gifted Education for graduates interested in qualifying in this area. The course consists of 24 credit points generally completed over twelve months.
Entry Requirements
Entry is available to candidates who satisfy the University's entry requirements for Graduate Certificates (i.e. a three-year degree or equivalent).
Credit Transfer
Students who wish to continue onto the MEd program can transfer 24 credit points for subjects completed in a Graduate Certificate program, provided the candidate has not formally graduated with the Graduate Certificate award. If the candidate has formally received the Graduate Certificate, up to 12 credit points of credit will be granted towards the MEd.
Course Program
Students must complete 24cp chosen from the subjects listed below. Other subjects from the Special Education may be included with the approval of the specialisation program co-ordinator.
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
EDGX901 |
Psychology for Educators |
6 |
EDGS922 |
Teaching Gifted Students |
6 |
EDGS924 |
Giftedness in Special Populations |
6 |
EDGS912 |
Contemporary Perspectives in the Education of Students with Diverse Needs |
6 |