Graduate Certificate in Special Education
| Official Abbreviation | GradCertSpecialEd | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP /Full Fee/ International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| Overview | This award provides students with knowledge and skills in the area of special and inclusive education. Students shall consider a range of effective and evidence-based instructional strategies for supporting the learning of students with diverse learning needs including the management of challenging behaviour. In addition, students will explore current research on issues relating to the effective inclusion of all students in primary and secondary classrooms and other related special education settings. |
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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 the degree of Bachelor of Education from the University of New England; or (b) hold a bachelor degree of a university and either a diploma in the field of education or the equivalent of one year of full-time study in education beyond that required for a three-year first degree; or (c) hold a three-year Diploma in Teaching and a graduate diploma relevant to the degree; or (d) satisfy the faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and, (e) comply with English Language requirements. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Most units in this award have components requiring an understanding of classroom-based practice of education or related educational settings. This includes development of programs for assessment and instruction and examination of employer-designed curriculum and teaching resources. Students are encouraged to bring their own work experiences to their units of study. |
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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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| Academic Colours |
violet (BCC 179) |
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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.
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 provided;
(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.
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) EDSP 501, 502; and
(ii) 12 credit points from EDSP 503, 504, 505
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Award of Degree
A candidate who meets the course requirements shall be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Special Education.
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.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.