Graduate Certificate in Adult Education
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Graduate Certificate in Adult Education
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Abbreviation:
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GCertAdEd
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Home Faculty:
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Education
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Duration:
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1 session or equivalent part time
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Total Credit Points:
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24
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-face with online support
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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1151
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CRICOS Code:
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053881A
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Overview
This program will seek to explore adult education in a broad cross-sectoral response and will also aim to have significant links with other programs in the Faculty of Education.
The program will seek to capitalise on an environment of innovation and change in:
− Higher Education
− TAFE and VET in Schools programs
− Health and Community Services
− Military, police and security services
− Corrective services
The courses will provide opportunity for students, who are most often mid-career professionals, to develop work-based projects to sustain innovation and change in their own organizations in their post graduate courses.
The program will incorporate a learning framework and a modular structure that provides opportunities for:
− flexible entry and exit
− customisation
− multiple client groups to access the course in fee paying market
The program will be offered in online mode and will have options for total online and mixed mode delivery depending on student and client needs.
Entry Requirements
Entry is available to candidates who satisfy the University's entry requirements for Graduate Certificates (i.e. a three year degree or equivalent).
Advanced Standing
Students who wish to continue onto the MEd or GDipAdult Education programs can transfer 24 credit points for subjects completed in a Graduate Certificate program, provided the candidate has not formally graduated with the Graduate Certificate award. If the candidate has formally received the Graduate Certificate, up to 12 credit points of advanced standing will be granted towards the MEd or GDipAdultEd.
Course Program
Subjects chosen from the list below to total 24 credit points.
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Subjects
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Credit Points
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EDGH951
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Global Issues and Trends in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET
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8
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EDGH952
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Learning about Learning in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET
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8
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EDGH953
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Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET
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8
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EDGH954
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Leading and Managing in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET
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8
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EDGH955
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Continuing Professional Development in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET
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8
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EDGH956
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Innovation in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET
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8
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EDGH957
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Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET
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8
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