Graduate Diploma of Education (Computers in Education)


Course information

Course code: 1751
Gippsland campus
HECS fees applicable
Attendance is not required

Aims

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Computers in Education) is a professional course of postgraduate study for educators from all sectors who wish to gain expertise and experience in computer applications in education. The course has a strong practical emphasis, enabling students to adapt their work to the particular requirements of their situation. As a result the course is able to cater to the full range of educational settings, from kindergarten through primary and post-primary to TAFE and tertiary teaching. The diploma is a recognised fourth year equivalent but also may carry course credit for further study at masters level.

Professional recognition

Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Education (Computers in Education) will enable secondary qualified and registered teachers to satisfy Victorian Ministry requirements for the secondary subject area -- information technology.

Entry requirements

The normal entry requirement is an approved degree or three-year diploma and a recognised teaching qualification.

Special requirements

Prospective students must have access to a personal computer and modem.

Course structure

The course

Students are required to complete the following subjects over two years part-time by distance education:

Year one

Year two

Assessment

All subjects are assessed by assignment work.

Credits/exemptions

Normally no credits and exemptions are granted toward the course. However, if it is considered that exactly the same subjects have been completed at tertiary level prior to commencing the Graduate Diploma of Education (Computers in Education) then credits/exemptions will be considered.

Further information

For more detailed information, contact the Faculty of Education, telephone (03) 5122 6969 or (03) 9902 6969.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the senior administrator, Faculty of Education, Monash University Gippsland campus, Churchill, Victoria, 3842, by 18 September 1998 to be considered for a first-round offer.

Details of year-one subjects

  • GEC8612: Introduction to computing in schools
  • GEC8613: Computer programming for education
  • GEC8614: Evaluation of educational software
  • GEC8620: Computer mediated communications