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Graduate Diploma of Education (Professional Development Studies)


Course code: 1736 + Gippsland campus (off-campus distributed learning) + Contact: Course coordinator + Associate Professor Tony Taylor (Gippsland) (telephone (03) 5122 6375 or (03) 9902 6375 for initial inquiries) + HECS fees applicable + Full fees apply ($9700 in 2001) when the limited HECS places have been allocated + International student fees ($12,400 for 2002)

Aims

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Professional Development Studies) is a flexible program offered to allow professional educators to upgrade their qualifications. It will provide three-year trained teachers with their fourth year of tertiary study.

Entry requirements

Admission to this course will be open to applicants who possess a degree or diploma and who are qualified educators or who have suitably acceptable experience in a related field.

Course outline

The course comprises 48 points of study. These points are normally completed by students undertaking eight six-point units. There are three recommended pathways through this program. Applicants can choose:

All unit choices will be contingent upon prerequisites which are stated in the various catalogues and handbooks.
It should be noted that professional development pathways may be contracted by educators in industry or professionals other than school teachers.
The units listed below provide a tentative indication of the availability of units offered in off-campus distributed learning mode.

To confirm unit availability, telephone (03) 5122 6375, (03) 9902 6375 (Gippsland campus) or visit our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/ timetables/.
Study modes will vary according to the needs of program components and may include, for example, a variety of forms of off-campus distributed learning; lectures, seminars, workshops or tutorials at a nominated centre; tele-conferences or video conferences; residential schools, research and/or development; and direct experience through innovation.
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.

Assessment

Assessment is by way of a combination of tasks, which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.

Length of course/workload required

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Professional Development Studies) course is equivalent to one year of full-time study (48 credit points) and is normally completed over two years of part-time study. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.

Advanced standing for previous studies

Applicants contemplating admission to this course may seek formal credit or recognition of prior learning. Applicants should apply for credit/RPL prior to enrolment. The Faculty of Education considers each application on its merit within the context of the faculty guidelines on credit transfer. Further information may be sought from the Faculty of Education, Gippsland campus.

Further information

Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the Administrative Officer, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Gippsland campus, telephone (03) 5122 6375 or (03) 9902 6375, or email de.inquiries.gipps@education.monash.edu.au or visit our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/ .

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Gippsland campus, Churchill, Victoria 3842 by 26 October 2001.

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