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Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership

Abbreviation:

GCertEdLead

Home Faculty:

Education

Duration:

1 session full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

24

Delivery Mode:

On campus

Distance

Starting Sessions:

Autumn, Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1127

CRICOS Code:

029915G

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is designed to provide an opportunity for mid-career professionals with a background in schools, tertiary education and adult education and training to undertake an intensive professional development program to address the changing nature of their work.

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 Arrangements

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.

Up to 6cp of credit may be granted in the GCertEdLeadership, for relevant study or professional development courses completed, that are in addition to the normal entry requirement for this program.

Course Program

Subjects

Credit Points

EDGL901

Foundations of Educational Leadership

6

EDGL903

Introduction to Educational Management

6

Plus other subjects chosen from the subjects listed in the Educational Leadership Program chosen in consultation with the course co-ordinator to complete a 24 credit point program.

Other Information

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