Master of Education

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Master of Education

Testamur Title of Degree:	Master of Education
Abbreviation:	MEd
Home Faculty:	Education
Duration:	1 year full-time or part time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	48
Delivery Mode:	On Campus, Distance
Starting Session(s):	Autumn, Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	576, DE576
CRICOS Code:	000289M

Overview

The Master of Education is a higher degree for teachers and educators wishing to pursue advanced studies in their area of interest. Many subjects require the application of research and theoretical insights into actual practice, and it is desirable that students have some full-time workplace/teaching experience

Entry Requirements

The degree is subject to the University's rules for the award of the degree of Master together with the following guidelines:

To qualify for admission into the Master of Education, a student must have qualified for a Bachelor degree of the University, or an equivalent qualification from an approved institution, with a major study in Education, eg. BA plus GDipEd, provided that the degree or equivalent qualification has a minimum study duration of four years. Other qualifications or substantial professional experience may be considered as meeting these requirements and should be discussed with the Director - Graduate Teaching. Candidates with a three-year qualification in Education completed at Distinction level may be considered for admission to the MEd program.

A candidate may not include in this degree program any subject which the candidate has previously taken and had credited towards a qualification accepted for admission under Section 1 of these requirements.

Course Requirements

The MEd program will normally comprise 48 credit points of study, chosen as follows.

a. EDGZ921 Introduction to Research and Inquiry (6 credit points) or equivalent. It is recommended that this subject be completed early in the program of study; and,

b. at least 24 credit points from a single program (major study). The core of subjects to be covered to complete a major study will vary from program to program; and

c. up to 18 credit points of electives chosen from any Program. The amount of choice available will vary from program to program. Students wishing to proceed directly to MEd (Research) or Doctoral programs should include Advanced Research Methodology and project subjects in their Program, chosen in consultation with their Program coordinator.

Students might need to discuss their proposed course of study with the relevant Program Coordinator. Teaching accreditation in specialist areas may depend on subject choice.

Credit Transfer

The Faculty of Education may approve up to 12 credit points of credit in the Master of Education to currently enrolled candidates who have completed other accredited professional development courses run by employing bodies. For further information contact the Faculty, or check the Faculty of Education website, under Postgraduate Programs.

Major study requirements must still be met by the candidate; normally this credit cannot be substituted for a compulsory subject within a program, or form part of a major study within a program. Candidates may claim a maximum of 12 credit points of credit on this basis in one program of study.

Course Program


Subjects			Credit Points
Adult Education/Vocational Education & Training/Higher Education
EDGH951	Global Issues and Trends in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET		8
EDGH952	Learning about Learning in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET		8
EDGH953	Design and Use of New Technologies in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET		8
EDGH954	Leading and Managing in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET		8
EDGH955	Continuing Professional Development in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET		8
EDGH956	Innovation in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET		8
EDGH957	Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult Education/Higher Education and VET		8
Educational Leadership
EDGL901	Foundations of Educational Leadership*		6
EDGL903	Introduction to Educational Management*		6
EDGL909	Leadership of Effective Change		6
EDGL911	Leadership of Curriculum and Instruction		6
EDGL917	Leadership in Quality Learning and Teaching		6
EDGL919	Mentoring Beginning Teachers		6
EDGL920	Leading, Developing & Managing People		6
EDGL922	Law for Educational Leaders		6
EDGL930	Work Motivation in Educational Leadership		6
EDGL931	Organisational Behaviour in Education		6
EDGL933	Organisation Theory for Educational Leaders		6
EDGL940	Evidence-Based Learning		6
* Compulsory subjects for a major study in Educational Leadership As Educational Leadership subjects require the application of research and theoretical insights into actual practice, it is desirable that students have some full-time workplace/teaching experience.
Information Technology in Education & Training
EDGE900	Introduction to Technology in Education*		8
EDGE901	Emerging Issues in Educational Technology		8
EDGE902	Instructional Strategies and Design		8
EDGE903	Multimedia and Interface Design		8
EDGE904	Online Learning and Teaching		8
EDGE905	Evaluation of Technology-Based Learning		8
*Compulsory subjects for a major study in Information Technology.
Literacy
EDGA971	Assessment and Evaluation of Language and Literacy		8
EDGA987	Children's Literature		8
EDGR911	Teaching Reading*		8
EDGR912	Teaching Writing*		8
*Compulsory subjects for a major study in Literacy.
Special Education
EDGX901		Psychology for Educators	6
EDGS901		Introduction to Inclusive Education: Strategies, Policies and Legislation	6
EDGS902		Assessment and Instruction of Students with Learning Difficulties	6
EDGS903		Technologies for Students with Special Needs	6
EDGS904		Effective Partnerships for Special Education Professionals	6
EDGS912		Contemporary Perspectives in the Education of Children with Diverse Needs	6
EDGS914		Assessment and Instruction of Individuals with High Support Needs	6
EDGS916		Models of Behaviour Management	6
EDGS918		Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies	6
EDGS920		Language and Communication Difficulties: Theory and Practice	6
EDGS922		Teaching Gifted Children	6
EDGS924		Giftedness in Special Populations	6
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
EDGT917		English Language: Learners Problems	6
EDGT931		Teaching Speaking and Listening	6
EDGT932		Second Language Literacy	6
EDGT934		Teaching Pronunciation and Prosody	6
EDGT935		Teaching English in International Contexts (Distance students only)	6
EDGT936		Management, Policy and Curriculum in TESOL (Distance students only)	6
EDGT940		Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching	6
EDGT976		Text and Context	6
EDGT983		Assessment in TESOL	6
EDGT984		Theories of Second Language Learning *	6
EDGT985		English in Specific Contexts	6
* Compulsory subject for a major study in TESOL
Interdisciplinary Specialisation These subjects may form a major study, and are also available to students from any major area of study as elective subjects to complement the major area of study.
EDGX901		Psychology for Educators	6
EDGX902		Educational Sociology: Culture, Society and Education	6
EDGX910		Researching Children	6
EDGX917		International and Intercultural Perspectives	6
Additional subjects for this specialisation may be drawn from other specialisations but must be approved by the Director of Graduate Teaching.
Research Methodology & Project Subjects Subjects in this group do not constitute a separate area of major study, but provide the various methodology and project subjects which are required for completion of the MEd and higher degrees as explained in the Patterns of Study section for the relevant degree.
EDGZ903		Minor Project in Education	8
EDGZ906		Minor Project	6
EDGZ912		Special Research Topic	8
EDGZ920		Research Project Report	2
EDGZ921		Introduction to Research and Inquiry*	6
EDGZ926		Professional Project	12
EDGZ965		Vygotskian Studies in Education	4
* Compulsory subject in all MEd programs.