Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education at UNE?
Children may exhibit exceptional performance in any one of a number of intellectual and academic pursuits. These gifted and talented children often require educational, social and emotional support that is specific to their needs. Many countries around the world now recognise the special needs of these children and are placing greater emphasis on their education.
The course is offered to enable teachers to meet the specific needs of these children and it can also provide a pathway for teachers who may wish to pursue masters or doctoral studies in the field. The course provides a broad theoretical and practical basis for the education of gifted and talented children, hence the principles are applicable across a number of cultures. Particular attention is given to cultural differences. The course will appeal to practising teachers already in the field of gifted education, or those teachers wishing to specialise.
Career Opportunities
Gifted and Talented Education teacher; professional enrichment of teachers; re-orienting chosen teaching allocation.
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DURATION
Up to 2 years Part-time1 Year Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic tudents to UNE apply to study off campus through UAC
For more information, click hereFormer or current domestic UNE students apply to study off campus directly to UNE.
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertGiftTalEd | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| Benefits | The course articulates with the Master of Education (Gifted and Talented). |
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| How to apply |
New domestic tudents to UNE apply to study off campus through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study off campus directly to UNE. For more information, click here
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold a three or four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognized University or tertiary institution; or (b) hold a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognized University; or (c) hold a three year degree of a University approved by the School; or (d) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and (e) comply with the University's English Language requirements. |
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| Advanced Standing | At the discretion of the School, on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator and except for (c), a candidate may be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing for: (a) units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University; (b) units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University; and (c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University. |
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a three or four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or
(b) hold a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University; or
(c) hold a three year degree of a University approved by the School; or
(d) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and
(e) comply with the University's English Language requirements.
2. Award of Degree
A candidate who meets the course requirements shall be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education.
3. Course Requirements
To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate shall pass 24 credit points at 500-level from the following units:
(i) EDLT581; and
(ii) 18 credit points from EDLT 573, 582, 584, 588
4. Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) a minimum of one year as a part-time candidate;
(b) a maximum of two years as a part-time candidate.
5. Advanced Standing
At the discretion of the School, on the recommendation of the course coordinator and except for (c), a candidate may be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing for:
(a) units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University;
(b) units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University; and
(c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University.
6. Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.