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Graduate Certificate in Special Education
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Special Education |
Abbreviation: | GCertSpecialEd |
UOW Course Code: | 1108 |
CRICOS Code: | 029683G |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Education,Special Education |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | One session full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Delivery Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus (face to face with online support) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | School of Education |
Course Description
The Graduate Certificate in Special Education is a short 24-credit point program, designed to provide educators with a greater level of expertise in Special Education.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Requirements
Students must complete 24 credit points chosen from the Special Education subjects listed below. Students wishing to study full time should contact the program coordinator to discuss a study plan.
| Subject Code | Subject Name* | Session | Credit Points |
Learning Theories and Exceptionality | Autumn | 6 | |
Investigating Issues in Special Education/Inclusive Education | N/O 2014 | 6 | |
Assessment and Instruction of Individuals with High Support Needs | Spring | 6 | |
Models of Behaviour Management | Spring | 6 | |
Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies | Autumn | 6 | |
Language and Communication Difficulties: Theory and Practice | Spring | 6 | |
Education of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders | EDU Intake Jan | 6 |
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au