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Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education |
Abbreviation: | GCertInterDisStEd |
UOW Course Code: | 1181 |
CRICOS Code: | 068543G |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Education, Interdisciplinary Studies |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | One session full-time or part time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (face to face with online support) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
ATAR: | N/A |
Additional Information: |
Course Description
The Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies provides a pathway into the Master of Education and an introduction to higher degree studies for students who do not have a four-year teaching qualification. The program provides an opportunity to combine studies from a number of specialist areas and to explore issues in the foundation areas of educational psychology and sociology.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from Course Finder.
Course Requirements
Students must complete a total of 24 credit points chosen from the list below. Additional subjects may be drawn from other specialisations within the School's postgraduate schedule with approval from the Director of Graduate Teaching.
Subject Code | Subject Name* | Session | Credit Points |
Psychology for Educators | Autumn | 6 | |
Educational Sociology: Culture, Society and Education | Not offered in 2014 | 6 | |
International and Intercultural Perspectives in Education | Not offered in 2014 | 6 | |
Introduction to Technology in Education | Autumn | 8 | |
Theories of Second Language Learning | Autumn/Spring/EDU Intake Nov | 6 | |
Foundations of Educational Leadership | Autumn | 6 | |
The Global Challenge in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | Autumn/Spring | 8 | |
Literature for Children and Young People | Autumn | 6 |
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au