NO NEW ENROLMENTS from start of Semester 1, 2010 until end of Semester 2, 2010.
- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
Program title: Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Education
Award abbreviation: GCMthEd
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 year part-time. Program is only available part-time.
Commence: Semester 1
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4
USC program code: SE505
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program overview
This program is designed for teachers in middle years of schooling or those in non-mathematics senior areas of study who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding to the area of mathematics and develop expertise in response to the new Queensland Studies Authority syllabus in mathematics that is underpinned by a contextual approach to pedagogy.
This program includes three courses in mathematics providing teachers with sufficient knowledge depth in this area and a capping course in contextual science that allows teachers to consolidate their understanding of mathematics and to be responsive to the new syllabus.
Admission requirements
Students must be practising teachers and hold an undergraduate science-based degree. Such a degree must not have a major or minor in mathematics.
Program structure
Required courses:
MTH101 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
MTH202 Public Relations Events Project
MTH212 Creative Advertising
Plus
EDU501 Internship/Research Project (Professional Communication)
Or
An postgraduate level mathematically-related course as approved by the Dean
Program requirements and notes
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4699
Email: education@usc.edu.au
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