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Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies |
Abbreviation: | GCertEdSt |
UOW Course Code: | 2101 |
CRICOS Code: | 083557J |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 1 session full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn* |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus, Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
* This course is currently under review and will not be available for new enrolments in 2016.
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies provides a pathway into the Master of Education and an introduction to higher degree studies for students who do not have an honours level 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, assessment and curriculum.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies will demonstrate:
- Specialised theoretical and practical knowledge of contemporary issues in the area of education across the lifespan.
- Specialised cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse critically, evaluate and transform information to complete a range of activities in teaching and learning.
- Specialised cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, generate and transmit solutions to complex problems in the area of education.
- Specialised communication skills to transmit knowledge, skills and ideas in the area of education to others.
- The application of knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed knowledge, judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.
Course Structure
Students must complete a total of 24 credit points as outlined in the table below. The elective subject can be drawn from any specialisation within the School of Education’s postgraduate coursework elective schedule (the elective must not be drawn from the specialisation’s core offerings).
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects: | |||
| EDGZ801 | Psychology for Educators | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGZ802 | Introduction to Assessment Principles and Practice | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| EDGZ803 | Current Issues in Education: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Policy | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| And ONE 6cp elective subject at 800 or 900 level selected from the specialisations within the Master of Education. The elective must not be drawn from the specialisation’s core offerings. | |||
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au