- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Program structure
- Program requirements
- Enquiries
Program summary
Award abbreviation: GCProfessionalLearning
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 0.5 years full-time or 1–2 years part-time
Fee type 2009: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 4
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program code: ED501
CRICOS code: 063271M
Program overview
The purpose of the program is to offer practising educators, those seeking employment, and educators returning to the workforce, a series of learning opportunities to engage in a critical orientation to professional learning. It is anticipated that educators from the school sector, the higher education sector (including TAFE), police, nursing and the training sector come together in a collaborative learning community to enhance their leadership and engagement in curriculum development and evaluation, teaching, learning and assessment in their professional field.
The content will be delivered through a blended learning mode, responsive to the needs and learning styles of the cohort. A project-based, action-learning framework is anticipated so that students can engage in a critical orientation to professional learning. The learning outcomes will be designed to enrich each student's knowledge, understanding and capacities in professional learning in their field.
Admission requirements
A student entering the graduate certificate program will normally be required to hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Dean, Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
Program structure
Select 4 courses from:
EDU700 Professional Learning 1
EDU702 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
EDU703 Professional Learning Project
EDU704 Pedagogies for Engagement
EDU708 Assessment: Principles and Practice
Program requirements
- Students are required to successfully complete 4 courses as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Learning program structure.
- Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
How to apply
Apply for a postgraduate program.
Enquiries
Program adviser, Education
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4699
Email: education@usc.edu.au