Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education)
ObjectivesDesigned to allow students to develop or enhance their skills and understandings in particular areas of specialised study. It is intended for trained teachers to prepare them for supporting students with specific needs in either a regular classroom or in a special education facility.
Entry requirementsBachelor of Education, three year degree and Graduate Diploma of Education, or equivalent. Formal teaching qualifications are essential. Three year trained teachers with extensive professional experience may apply for special entry.
Academic titleGraduate Certificate of Education (Special Education)
Course descriptionRelated careers
Special Ed Teacher
This course is not available for on-campus study by students on an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
In consultation with the Course Coordinator, students are required to have a total of 60 credit points to complete the course. Some units are available on line.
Unit Description Points
Core Units
EDU5373 Foundation Studies and Current Issues in Special Education 15
EDU5174 Instructional Design for Special Education 15
EDU5477 Direct Instruction and Teaching Effectiveness in Special Education 15
Elective Units
Select 15CP from:
EDU5584 Strategies for Learning Difficulties 15
EDU6188 Independent Study 15
LAN5124 How Children Learn Literacy: Processes, Development, Difficulties 15
MAE5103 How Children Learn Mathematics: Processes, Development, Difficulties 15