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Graduate Certificate in Outdoor Education
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Outdoor Education |
Abbreviation: |
GCertOutdoorEd |
Home Faculty: |
Education |
Duration: |
1 session full-time or part time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
Flexible |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1128 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Outdoor Education is designed for educators interested in attaining the necessary skills and competencies to effectively teach outdoor education in a school or training setting. Outdoor Education draws on the disciplines of experiential education, adventure education, environmental education, social science and the humanities.
Subjects are delivered flexibly, ie require attendance at weekend activities on or near the Wollongong campus.
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 or MPHEd 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 or MPHEd. Credit will only be granted for subjects completed over and above the entry requirements for the MEd or MPHEd.
Course Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
Four compulsory subjects (totalling 24 credit points) in the major study area: | ||
EDGP910 |
Introduction to Outdoor Education |
6 |
EDGP912 |
Facilitation Techniques in Outdoor Education |
6 |
EDGP935 |
Leadership and Management in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation |
6 |
EDGP990 |
Practicum in a Learning Environment |
6 |
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Education - ssc@uow.edu.au