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Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies |
Abbreviation: | GradCertEdStudies |
UOW Course Code: | 2123 |
CRICOS Code: | 096477B |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Email: ssc@uow.edu.au |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies is a bespoke contract course that is only available to approved cohorts of students.
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Students with a recognised Bachelor degree qualification, who have some experience in education and training are eligible to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies. Student applications will be assessed in line with current UOW admissions policy and procedure.
Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
English Language Assessment
Students with an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 (no less than 6 in each band) will be admitted directly into this course (as determined by the UOW admissions process) in line with current entry requirements for courses that include in-school placements. Students with an IELTS score below the minimum score of 6.5 will be required to attend the English Language training through UOW College Australia, prior to commencing their course.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO | Description | ||||||
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1 | Implement effective strategies that address the needs of diverse learners across a range of educational contexts. | ||||||
2 | Strategies to implement effective classroom management and promote student responsibility for learning. | ||||||
3 | Coordinate student performance using assessment data to improve teaching practice. |
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies requires the successful completion of 24 credit points as set out in the table below.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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EDGX901 | Psychology for Educators | 6 | Autumn |
EDGI900 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 6 | Autumn |
EDMS922 | Assessment and Reporting in the Secondary Context | 6 | Autumn |
EDGS916 | Models of Behaviour Management | 6 | Spring |