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Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education

Abbreviation:

GCertEarlyYearsEd

My University:

Early Years Education, Early Childhood

Duration:

Part-time over 2-3 sessions

Total Credit Points:

24

Delivery Mode:

Distance

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1180

CRICOS Code:

N/A

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education is an exciting new program which specialises in working with children 0-5 years. It is a specialist postgraduate early childhood education program of the highest quality studied part time, ensuring that graduates are well equipped for the increasingly expanding and rewarding role of early childhood educator. This Graduate Certificate is part of a strategy by the University and the Faculty of Education to prioritise education in the Early Years. The Certificate supports the capacity of relevant professionals to meet workforce requirements in line with Australian Government directions in early childhood education and care reform.

Entry Requirements

A three or four year degree in Education (or equivalent). For example, a Bachelor of Teaching, Bachelor of Education or a three year Bachelor plus a Graduate Diploma in Education.

Entry may be considered for students with a combination of tertiary studies and professional experience that is deemed equivalent to a three year teaching degree.

Course Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education consists of 24 credit points of study, completed over a minimum of one year of part-time study. The subjects are listed below.

Course Program

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credit Points

EDGY901

Pedagogy Practice and Play in the Early Years

6

EDGY902

Early Years Curriculum Studies

6

EDGY903

Socio-cultural Perspectives in the Early Years

6

EDGY904

Management, Supervision and Leadership for Early Childhood Professionals

6

EDGY905

Healthy Lifestyles for Preschool Children: Physical Activity

6

Contact Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: ssc@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 13 November, 2012