Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education is an exciting new program which specialises in working with children 0-5 years. It is a specialist postgraduate early childhood education program of the highest quality studied part time over one academic year, ensuring that graduates are well equipped for the increasingly expanding and rewarding role of early childhood educator. This Graduate Certificate is part of a strategy by the University and the Faculty of Education to prioritise education in the Early Years. The Certificate supports the capacity of relevant professionals to meet workforce requirements in line with Australian Government directions in early childhood education and care reform.

The Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education will provide:

a) a fourth year of study in Early Childhood Education (in terms of remuneration) for students who have completed a three year early childhood qualification (supported by the Independent Education Union of Australia); and

b) a postgraduate program of study for students interested in pursuing higher degree study in this area.

Current employment experiences will be recognised for professional experience.

Entry Requirements - Academic

Minimum 3 year degree in Early Childhood Education [eg. Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood / Learning)]

or

Equivalent study of no less than 3 years at an approved Higher Education Institution (eg. College of Advanced Education) in Early Childhood Education.

or

Minimum 3 year recognised teaching qualification or equivalent eg. Bachelor of Teaching or Bachelor of Education

or

3 year degree plus Grad Diploma in Education

Special Note: Entry may be considered for students with a combination of tertiary studies and professional experience that is deemed equivalent to a three year teaching degree.

Entry Requirements - English Language

IELTS scores: Minimum overall 7; Reading 7; Writing 6.5; Speaking 6; Listening 6

This minimum level of English language proficiency is so that students can function effectively in a professional early years setting.

Course Program

The Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education consists of 24 credit points of study, completed over a minimum of one year of part-time study. The four subjects are listed below:

Subjects

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: luisad@uow.edu.au