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Graduate Certificate in Education
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Education |
Abbreviation: | GCertEd |
UOW Course Code: | 3059 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 6 months full-time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Intake Session(s): | Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Distance |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Education is available to applicants who are enrolled through the Federal Government Scheme in the short and focused online course program. This initiative is introduced only for 6 months from May 2020. The short courses will run from July 2020 to December 2020. This initiative provides upskilling opportunities to those who are unemployed as well as pathways into a number of degree programs. Applicants should follow the course structure and rules that are specifically designed for this cohort. Check the course structure and course rules below before enrolling in subjects.
The Graduate Certificate in Education is designed for educators seeking a short, flexible degree that can be tailored to their needs and interests. The program suits graduates and professionals who are looking to diversify or change their career direction. The program will also be of interest to graduates seeking a broad base in education and training to underpin career goals in generalist education roles in fields such as staff training and development, or policy and planning. In the 2020 Good Universities Guide, UOW Teacher Education ranked number 1 in Australia for learning resources, and number 1 in NSW for overall quality of educational experience and student support. UOW also received 5-star ratings for learner engagement, skills development, and teaching quality in the study area of Teacher Education.
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate an advanced understanding of complex educational concepts, theories and practices within national and/or international contexts. | ||||||
| 2 | Critically engage with, reflect on and synthesise information to solve complex problems in the educational field. | ||||||
| 3 | Demonstrate high level communication skills by effectively engaging in professional discourse. | ||||||
Course Structure
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Education through the Federal Government Scheme are required to complete the subjects listed in the table below:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core: | |||
| HDGX800 | Postgraduate Critical Scholarship | 6 | |
| Please select THREE subjects from the following: | |||
| HDGH958 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation for Adult Learners | 6 | |
| HDGH959 | Teaching for Diversity in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | 6 | |
| HDGI901 | Emerging Issues in Educational Technology | 6 | |
| HDGI904 | Online Learning and Teaching | 6 | |
| HDGS951 | Autism and Learning | 6 | |
| HDGS952 | Learning Environments for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum | 6 | |
| HDGT817 | Pedagogical Grammar | 6 | |
| HDGT830 | Methodology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | |
Other Information
For further information email: askuow@uow.edu.au