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Inclusive and special education specialisation course map

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For students commencing in 2008

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  • The following coursemap was provided for students commencing studies in 2008.
  • Students who commenced their studies prior to 2009 should check their course requirements in the Archived handbook for the relevant year, or contact their Course/Pathway Adviser.

This pathway is designed to meet the needs of primary, secondary, adult educators, principals and health professionals interested in developing professional skills for supporting people with a diverse range of special needs. It is also suitable for educators who wish to meet the requirements for employment in special schools.  If you wish to teach special education in Australian schools, you must have a separate recognised teaching qualification.

2500 Master of Education - Inclusive and special education specialisation course map

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Research core unit (12pts) 1 Research core unit (12pts) 1 Research core unit (12pts) 1
EDF6601  Studies in special education/ inclusion (12pts) EDF6601  Studies in special education/ inclusion (12pts) EDF6601  Studies in special education/ inclusion (12pts)
EDF6602  Evidence-informed inclusive and special education practice 1 (12pts) EDF6602  Evidence-informed inclusive and special education practice 1 (12pts) EDF6602  Evidence-informed inclusive and special education practice 1 (12pts)
EDF6614  Inclusive and special education practice 2 (12pts) - Not compulsory for non-teachers in which case another elective may be chosen
OR
Elective Unit (12pts)		 EDF6614  Inclusive and special education practice 2 (12pts) - Not compulsory for non-teachers in which case another elective may be chosen
OR
Elective Unit (12pts)		 EDF6614  Inclusive and special education practice 2 (12pts) - Not compulsory for non-teachers in which case another elective may be chosen
OR
Elective Unit (12pts)
Elective Unit (12pts) Elective Unit (12pts) Research thesis (totalling 16,000 words)
EDF6031 Masters thesis part 1 (12 pts) AND
EDF6032 Masters thesis part 2 (12 pts)
Elective Unit (12pts) Professional project (12pts) (8,000 words)
EDF6010 Professional Project (A) OR
EDF6020 Professional Project (B)

Notes:

  1. Research core unit must be selected from the Faculty suite of research methodology units on advice from the course coordinator or supervisor.

3210 Postgraduate Diploma of Education - Inclusive and special education specialisation course map

Students may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma of Education - Inclusive and special education specialisation after completing 48 credit points comprising of the following units:

  • ONE unit from (12pts):
    • Research core unit OR
    • EDF6010 Professional Project (A) OR
    • EDF6020 Professional Project (B)
  • EDF6601  Studies in special education/ inclusion (12pts)
  • EDF6602  Evidence-informed inclusive and special education practice 1 (12pts)
  • EDF6614  Inclusive and special education practice 2 (for teachers) (12pts)
    OR
    Elective unit (for non-teachers)

Course/pathway adviser

Dr Joanne Deppeler

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