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Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education |
Abbreviation: |
GCertInterDisStEd |
My University: |
Interdisciplinary Studies, Education |
Duration: |
One session full-time or part time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (face to face with online support) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1181 |
CRICOS Code: |
068543G |
Overview
This program provides the opportunity for students to combine studies in a number of the specialist postgraduate areas of the Faculty, and also to explore issues in the foundation areas of Educational Psychology and Sociology.
The Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies can also be used as a pathway for entry into the MEd for students who do not have the four year teaching degree required for Masters entry.
These subjects may form a major study in a Master of Education program, and are also available to students from any major area of study as elective subjects to complement the major area of study.
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).
Course Requirements
Students must complete a total of 24 credit points chosen from the list below. Additional subjects may be drawn from other specialisations within the Faculty's postgraduate schedule with approval from the Director of Graduate Teaching.
Course Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
Psychology for Educators |
6 | |
EDGX902 |
Educational Sociology: Culture, Society and Education |
6 |
EDGX917 |
International and Intercultural Perspectives in Education |
6 |
Introduction to Technology in Education |
8 | |
Theories of Second Language Learning |
6 | |
Foundations of Educational Leadership |
6 | |
The Global Challenge in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education |
8 | |
Literature for Children and Young People |
6 | |
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: ssc@uow.edu.au