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Graduate Certificate in Special Education
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Special Education |
Abbreviation: |
GCertSpecialEd |
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) and Distance |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1108 |
CRICOS Code: |
029683G |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Special Education is designed to provide a specialist qualification in the area of Special Education for graduates interested in qualifying in this area. Contact the Special Education program co-ordinator for more details. The course consists of 24 credit points 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 may transfer up to 24 credit points for subjects completed in a Graduate Certificate program, provided the candidate has not formally graduated with the Graduate Certificate award and these subjects are over and above the MEd entry requirements. If the candidate has formally received the Graduate Certificate, up to 12 credit points of credit may be granted towards the MEd, provided MEd entry requirements are met.
Course Program
Students must complete 24cp chosen from the following subjects:
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
EDGS901 |
Introduction to Inclusive Education: Strategies, Policies and Legislation |
6 |
EDGX901 |
Psychology for Educators |
6 |
EDGS912 |
Contemporary Perspectives in the Education of Children with Diverse Needs |
6 |
EDGS914 |
Assessment and Instruction of Individuals with High Support Needs |
6 |
EDGS916 |
Models of Behaviour Management |
6 |
EDGS918 |
Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies |
6 |
EDGS920 |
Language and Communication Difficulties: Theory and Practice |
6 |