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Postgraduate Programs in Adult Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education @ 21st Century.
Welcome to the Adult Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training @ 21st Century suite of courses. This new suite of programs is designed to respond to the emerging importance of adult education, tertiary and VET and provides programs for those wanting improve their current practice and employment opportunities or to qualify as professionals in any of these areas.
The full suite of Adult Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training courses are:
- Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education and Training
- Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training
- Master of Education in Vocational Education and Training
- Graduate Certificate in Adult Education
- Graduate Diploma in Adult Education
- Master of Education in Adult Education
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
- Graduate Diploma in Higher Education
- Master of Education in Higher Education
The programs have:
- Online flexible mode
- Modular format
- Problem and work based learning model
- Opportunities for individual specialisations in adult, higher and VET
Why don't you contact us and become part of the Adult Education, Higher Education and VET program.
FOR FURTHER INFO CONTACT
Please contact Dr Irina Verenikina on irina@uow.edu.au
(Assoc Prof Peter Kell currently on leave.)
Spring Session Seminar Program (download here)
EDGH951
Subject Coordinator & Lecturer Sandra Stopher
Lecture/tutorial times
Optional on campus sessions will be held from 5.30-8.30 pm in the Sun Ray Lab (22.101) on the following dates and will address issues concerning each assignment.
| Session | Date & Time | Location |
| Introduction |
Tuesday 28th July 2009 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
22.101 |
| Module 1 |
Tuesday 18th August 2009 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
22.101 |
| Module 2 |
Tuesday 8th September 2009 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
22.101 |
| Module 3 |
Tuesday 6th October 2009 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
22.101 |
| Module 4 |
Tuesday 27th October 2009 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
22.101 |
EDGH954
Subject Coordinator & Lecturer Ms Karen Whittingham
| Facsimile |
61 2 4221 4657 |
Lecture/tutorial times
Optional on campus sessions will be held from 5.30-8.30 pm in the Sun Ray Lab (22.101) on the following dates and will address issues concerning each assignment.
| Session | Date & Time | Location |
| Module 1 | Wed 29 July 5.30-8.30 | 22.101 |
| Module 2 | Wed 12 August 5.30-8.30 | 22.101 |
| Module 3 | Wed 2 September 5.30-8.30 | 22.101 |
| Module 4 | Wed 23 September 5.30-8.30 | 22.101 |
EDGH956
Subject Coordinator & Lecturer
Charles Carceller
Faculty of Education
Building No 23, Room No 113
| Telephone |
61 2 4221 5909 |
Lecture/tutorial times
This subject is offered in the flexible mode and does not require any participation or attendance for lectures This subject involves the development of project discussed in consultation with the subject lecturer and some support sessions. The schedule for these sessions is below.
| Session | Date & Time | Location |
| Introduction | Thurs 30 July 5:30 - 8:30 | 22.101 |
| Module 1 | Thurs 20 August 5:30 - 8:30 | 22.101 |
| Module 2 | Thurs 10 September 5:30 - 8:30 | 22.101 |
| Module 3 | Thurs 8 October 5:30 - 8:30 | 22.101 |
| Module 4 | Thurs 29 October 5:30 - 8:30 | 22.101 |
Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education and Training:
| Duration | One year part time equivalent |
| Location | Wollongong |
| Delivery | Online/ flexible |
| Starting sessions | Autumn/Spring intakes |
Normal entry requirements
Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs such as Cert IV in workplace learning and assessment.
Note: The course involves significant workplace and/or community project based assessment and students should have employment or access to a workplace that enables them to complete these tasks.
Purpose of Program
Graduate Certificate is designed to assist a broad range of practitioners in vocational educational training settings such as TAFE, industry training, VET in Schools and professional or community organisations involved in vocational education and training. The VET program offers opportunities for students to develop innovations in teaching and learning, leadership and management in VET and using new technologies of learning in VET.
Course structure: Graduate Certificate in VET
The Graduate Certificate of Vocational Education and Training consists of 24 credit points, chosen as follows:
| Core Subject | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| EDGH951 | The Global Challenge in Adult Education. Higher Education & VET | 8 |
Plus
40 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:
| Subjects | Credit Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGH951 | Global Issues and Trends in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH952 | Learning about Learning in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH953 | Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH954 | Leading and Managing in in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH955 | Professional Development in Adult Education, Higher Education & VET | 8 | |
| EDGH956 | Innovation in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH957 | Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
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Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training:
| Duration | One year part time equivalent |
| Location | Wollongong |
| Delivery | Online/flexible |
| Starting sessions | Autumn/Spring intakes |
Normal entry requirements
Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs such as Cert IV in workplace learning and assessment.
Note: The course involves significant workplace and/or community project based assessment and students should have employment or access to a workplace that enables them to complete these tasks.
Purpose of Program
Graduate Diploma is designed to assist a broad range of practitioners in vocational educational training settings such as TAFE, industry training, VET in Schools and professional or community organisations involved in vocational education and training. The VET program offers opportunities for students to develop innovations in teaching and learning, leadership and management in VET and using new technologies of learning in VET. The Diploma offers opportunities for students to develop projects that focus on innovations in professional development, teaching and learning and leadership in a VET workplace.
Course structure: Graduate Diploma in VET
The Graduate Diploma in VET consists of 48 credit points, chosen as follows:
| Core Subject | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| EDGH951 | The Global Challenge in Adult Education. Higher Education & VET | 8 |
Plus
16 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:
| Subjects | Credit Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGH951 | Global Issues and Trends in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH952 | Learning about Learning in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH953 | Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH954 | Leading and Managing in in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH955 | Professional Development in Adult Education, Higher Education & VET | 8 | |
| EDGH956 | Innovation in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH957 | Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies
Master of Education in Vocational Education and Training:
| Duration | One year part time equivalent |
| Location | Wollongong |
| Delivery | Online/ flexible |
| Starting sessions | Autumn/Spring intakes |
Normal entry requirements
Entry requirements are consistent with general requirements for Master of Education. Please consult Dr Irina Verenikina irina@uow.edu.au for further information.
Purpose of Program
The Master of Education program is an introductory higher degree for professional educators and candidates interested in working on issues and questions in VET. This program is of particular relevance to participants who are either currently aspiring to leading and managing in VET. This includes managers of VET in TAFE, registered training organizations, industrial training organisations, training advisory boards and other VET providers. This program in combination with the subjects from the educational leadership would suit aspiring and current heads of schools and associate Institute directors in TAFE.
Course structure: Master of Education in VET(VET)
The Master of Education (VET) consists of 48 credit points, chosen as follows:
| Core Subjects | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| EDGH951 | The Global Challenge in Adult Education. Higher Education & VET | 8 |
| EDGZ921 | Introduction to Educational Research Methodology | 6 |
Plus
24 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:
| Subjects | Credit Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGH952 | Learning about Learning in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH953 | Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH954 | Leading and Managing in in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH955 | Professional Development in Adult Education, Higher Education; & VET | 8 | |
| EDGH956 | Innovation in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH957 | Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies
The remaining credit points can be chosen from the list above, or from other appropriate programs, in consultation with the program co-ordinator Dr Irina Verenikina email: irina@uow.edu.au.
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Graduate Certificate in Adult Education:
| Duration | One year part time equivalent |
| Location | Wollongong |
| Delivery | Online/flexible |
| Starting sessions | Autumn/Spring |
Normal entry requirements
Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs such as Cert IV in workplace learning and assessment.
Note: The course involves significant workplace and/or community project based assessment and students should have employment or access to a workplace that enables them to complete these tasks.
Purpose of Program
Graduate Certificate is designed to assist a broad range of practitioner in adult and further education including foundation studies in TAFE, Adult and Community Education providers and professional or community organisations involved in adult and community education. The Adult Education program offers opportunities for students to develop innovations in teaching and learning, leadership and management in adult and community education as well as the new technologies of learning.
Course structure: Graduate Certificate in Adult Education
The Graduate Certificate in Adult Education consists of 24 credit points, chosen as follows:
| Core Subject | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| EDGH951 | The Global Challenge in Adult Education. Higher Education & VET | 8 |
Plus
16 credit points chosen from the list below.
| Subjects | Credit Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGH952 | Learning about Learning in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH953 | Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH954 | Leading and Managing in in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH955 | Professional Development in Adult Education, Higher Education; & VET | 8 | |
| EDGH956 | Innovation in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH957 | Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
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Graduate Diploma in Adult Education:
| Duration | One year part time equivalent |
| Location | Wollongong |
| Delivery | Online/flexible |
| Starting sessions | Autumn/Spring |
Normal entry requirements
Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs such as Cert IV in workplace learning and assessment.
Note: The course involves significant workplace and/or community project based assessment and students should have employment or access that enables them to complete these tasks.
Purpose of Program
Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs such as Cert IV in workplace learning and assessment.
Graduate Certificate is designed to assist a broad range of practitioners in adult and further education including foundation studies in TAFE, Adult and Community Education providers and professional or community organisations involved in adult and community education. The Adult Education program offers opportunities for students to develop innovations in teaching and learning, leadership and management in adult and community education as well as the new technologies of learning. The Diploma offers opportunities for students to develop projects that focus on innovations in professional development, teaching and learning and leadership in an adult and community education workplace
Course structure: Graduate Diploma in Adult Education
The Graduate Diploma in Adult Education consists of 48 credit points, chosen as follows:
| Core Subject | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| EDGH951 | The Global Challenge in Adult Education. Higher Education & VET | 8 |
Plus
40 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:
| Subjects | Credit Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGH952 | Learning about Learning in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH953 | Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH954 | Leading and Managing in in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH955 | Professional Development in Adult Education, Higher Education & VET | 8 | |
| EDGH956 | Innovation in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH957 | Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies
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Master of Education in Adult Education:
| Duration | One year part time equivalent |
| Location | Wollongong |
| Delivery | Online/ flexible |
| Starting sessions | Autumn/Spring |
Normal entry requirements
Entry requirements are consistent with general requirements for Master of Education.
Purpose of Program
The master of education program is an introductory higher degree for professional educators and candidates interested in working on issues and questions in continuing and further education. This program is of particular relevance to participants who are either currently aspiring to leading and managing in adult and community education providers particularly in "second chance" training, literacy and skills programs. This includes managers and organisers of programs in TAFE, registered training organizations, industrial training organization and community based programs. This program in combination with the subjects from the educational leadership would suit aspiring and current co-ordinators, organisers and directors of adult, further and community programs.
Course structure: Master of Education (Adult Education)
The Master of Education (Adult Education) consists of 48 credit points, chosen as follows:
| Core Subjects | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| EDGH951 | The Global Challenge in Adult Education. Higher Education & VET; | 8 |
| EDGZ900 | Introduction to Educational Research Methodology | 8 |
Plus
24 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:
| Subjects | Credit Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGH952 | Learning about Learning in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH953 | Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH954 | Leading and Managing in in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH955 | Professional Development in Adult Education, Higher Education & VET | 8 | |
| EDGH956 | Innovation in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH957 | Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies
The remaining credit points can be chosen from the list above, or from other appropriate programs.
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Graduate Certificate in Higher Education :
| Duration | One year part time equivalent |
| Location | Wollongong |
| Delivery | Online/flexible |
| Starting sessions | Autumn/Spring |
Normal entry requirements
Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs.
Note: The course involves significant workplace and/or community project based assessment and students should have employment or access to a workplace that enables them to complete these tasks.
Purpose of Program
Graduate Certificate is designed to provide and introductory program in teaching and learning for teaching and academic staff in universities and higher education institutes The Higher Education program offers opportunities for university staff to develop innovations in teaching and learning education as well as respond to the new technologies of learning in universities and higher education.
Course structure: Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education consists of 24 credit points, chosen as follows:
| Core Subjects | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| EDGH951 | The Global Challenge in Adult Education. Higher Education & VET | 8 |
Plus
16 credit points chosen from the list below.
| Subjects | Credit Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGH952 | Learning about Learning in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH953 | Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH954 | Leading and Managing in in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH955 | Professional Development in Adult Education, Higher Education & VET | 8 | |
| EDGH956 | Innovation in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH957 | Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
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Graduate Diploma in Higher Education
| Duration | One year part time equivalent |
| Location | Wollongong |
| Delivery | Online/flexible |
| Starting sessions | Autumn/Spring |
Normal entry requirements
Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs.
Note: The course involves significant workplace and/or community project based assessment and students should have employment or access that enables them to complete these tasks.
Purpose of Program
Graduate Certificate is designed to assist a broad range of practitioners in teaching and learning in university and higher education institutions. The Higher Education program offers opportunities for students to develop innovations in teaching and learning, leadership and management in university teaching as well as the new technologies of learning. The Diploma offers opportunities for students to develop projects that focus on innovations in professional development, teaching and learning and leadership in universities and higher education institutes.
Course structure: Graduate Diploma in Higher Education;
The Graduate Diploam in Higher Education consists of 48 credit points, chosen as follows:
| Core Subjects | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| EDGH951 | The Global Challenge in Adult Education. Higher Education & VET | 8 |
Plus
40 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:
| Subjects | Credit Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGH952 | Learning about Learning in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH953 | Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH954 | Leading and Managing in in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH955 | Professional Development in Adult Education, Higher Education & VET | 8 | |
| EDGH956 | Innovation in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH957 | Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
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Master of Education in Higher Education:
| Duration | One year part time equivalent |
| Location | Wollongong |
| Delivery | Online/flexible |
| Starting sessions | Autumn/Spring |
Normal entry requirements
Entry requirements are consistent with general requirements for Master of Education.
Purpose of Program
The master of education program is an introductory higher degree for professional educators and candidates interested in working on issues and questions in university and higher education institutes. This program is of particular relevance to participants who are either currently aspiring to leading and managing teaching and learning in a university setting. This includes program managers, course co-ordinators and heads of department in universities and higher education institutes. This program in combination with the subjects from the educational leadership would suit those either in these positions or intending to take up a leadership role in university teaching and learning.
Course structure: Master of Education in Higher Education: (Higher Education)
The Master of Education (Higher Education) consists of 48 credit points, chosen as follows:
| Core Subjects | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| EDGH951 | The Global Challenge in Adult Education. Higher Education & VET; | 8 |
| EDGZ921 | Introduction to Educational Research Methodology | 6 |
Plus
At least 24 credit points chosen from the list below.
| Subjects | Credit Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGH952 | Learning about Learning in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH953 | Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH954 | Leading and Managing in in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH955 | Professional Development in Adult Education, Higher Education & VET | 8 | |
| EDGH956 | Innovation in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH957 | Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies
The remaining credit points can be chosen from the list above, or from other appropriate programs.
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Doctor Of Education: Adult Education, Higher Education & VET
Entry :
- An appropriate Masters degree with completed at credit level or better or completion of a bachelors degree with Honours Class II or higher.
- Professional experience (minimum 3 years)
Duration of Program: 3 years full time
Purpose of Program: The Doctor of Education is a designed to enable students to conduct a research project related to their practice. The programs enable students to conduct a research in an area of interest related to their work. The research is generally designed to improve practice and assist to develop innovative responses to contemporary issues in adult education, higher education and VET. The Doctor of Education degree consists of one-third course work component and two-thirds research/thesis component.
Fees: The program is a research degree under the Research training Scheme and does not attract domestic fees. For international students fees are $(AUS) 6,900.
Course Structure: Doctor Of Education: Adult Education, Higher Education & VET
Coursework component for Adult Education, Higher Education & VET
Subjects to be selected include the following:
| Subjects | Credit Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGH951 | The Global Challenge in Adult Education, Higher Education& VET | 8 | |
| EDGH952 | Learning about Learning in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH953 | Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH954 | Leading and Managing in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH955 | Professional Development in Adult Education, Higher Education & VET | 8 | |
| EDGH956 | Innovation for Practitioners in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
| EDGH957 | Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/VET/Higher Education | 8 | |
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