Postgraduate Certificate of Education (International Education) (PostgradCertEd[IntEd])


Course code: 2217 · Clayton campus (distance education) · Contact: course coordinator, Dr Nadine Dolby (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784 for initial inquiries) ·HECS fees applicable · Full fees apply ($A4950 in 2000) when the limited HECS places have been allocated.

Aims

This course is designed primarily to meet the needs and interests of educational administrators, teachers, academics, educational service providers and student support staff engaged in international education at all levels of education. It would also be of interest to staff training officers from industry and private providers.
The course is based on the belief that as a new millennium dawns the influences of new technologies and globalisation are increasing economic and cultural interpenetration of nations, creating a new 'knowledge economy'. The emergence of this knowledge economy has profound implications for education's purposes and organisation. Increasingly, educational institutions are expected to be self-funding and, in response, many have pursued international educational markets. This has both challenged current practices and created the need for the development of new competencies.
This course seeks to provide students with an understanding of the processes of internationalisation in education, enabling them to develop skills of planning, managing and evaluating initiatives in international education in ways that are culturally appropriate, informed and sensitive.
The course is offered through the distance education mode, with support through regular electronic communication.

Entry requirements

To be admitted into this course, students must either have completed a bachelors degree at honours level or have an ordinary degree together with relevant practical experience. There are no formal subject prerequisites. Application forms can be obtained from the Course Inquiries Centre on free call 1800 671 845 or by email at course.inquiries@celts.monash.edu.au

Course outline

The course consists of two 12-credit point subjects.

Core subject
Elective subjects (one only)

This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult the course coordinator to assist in planning their program.
Students who successfully complete two subjects in the Postgraduate Certificate of Education (International Education) may apply to transfer to the Postgraduate Diploma of Education (International Education). Students may also apply to transfer to the Master of Education (International Education), provided their qualifications meet the eligibility criteria for that course prior to their entrance into the postgraduate certificate.

Assessment

All subjects are assessed by assignment work.

Credits/exemptions

Applicants contemplating admission to this course may seek formal credit or recognition of prior learning. Applicants should apply for credit prior to enrolment but currently enrolled students may also apply. The Faculty of Education considers each application on its merits within the context of the faculty guidelines on credit transfer which are contained in the booklet Learning From Experience, available from the Professional Development Institute, Faculty of Education, Monash University, at your local campus ($7plus postage and packing).

Length of course/workload required

This course requires a minimum of at least one semester of full-time study and no more than one year of part-time study. Each of the subjects is one semester in length. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.

Further information

Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the postgraduate administrative officer, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus (telephone (03) 9905 2819/2784) or visit our web site at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the postgraduate administrative officer, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton campus, Wellington Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3800.