- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
Program title: Graduate Certificate in Professional Learning
Award abbreviation: GCProfLearning
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 year minimum part-time, 2 years maximum part-time. Program is only availalbe part-time.
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4
USC program code: ED501
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
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, 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
EDU702
EDU703
EDU704
EDU708
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 University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
Enquiries
How to apply
Program adviser, Education
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4699
Email: education@usc.edu.au