Special Education - EDSTQS7401
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Education
Contact: Dr Kerry Barnett
Program: 7401 - Education
Award(s):
Graduate Certificate in Education (Specialisation)
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Stream Outline
A specialist professional development program designed to address the increasing demands for knowledge and skills in teaching children and adults with special needs. Students may put together their own tailor-made program based on their needs, but note a Master's level qualification in Special Education is needed to qualify formally as a Special Education teacher in NSW.
Graduate Attributes
At the end of the stream, students should have acquired all of the following graduate attributes:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the field of education as it relates to their specialist area of study, and the ability to synthesize and apply disciplinary principles and practices to new or complex environments.
- Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Communicate effectively to a range of audiences, and be capable of independent and collaborative enquiry and team-based leadership.
- Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to the educational field
Stream Structure
The program consists of any four courses (24 units of credit) from the following list of specialist education courses:
- EDST5106 Behaviour Management (6 UOC)
- EDST5107 High Incidence Disabilities (6 UOC)
- EDST5111 Intellectual Disabilities (6 UOC)
- EDST5113 Students with ASD (6 UOC)
- EDST5118 Prof Practice SpEd (6 UOC)
- EDST5128 Communication Disorders (6 UOC)
- EDST5138 Inclusive Education (6 UOC)
In certain circumstances students may be permitted to take another EDST course instead of one of the above courses - please see Program Convenor for details.
