Course code: 2499 + Clayton campus (off-campus learning) + Course coordinator - Dr Paul Richardson (telephone (03) 9905 2771 or (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) + Limited HECS places available + When HECS places have been allocated, full fees apply per course: $14,700 in 2002 (Australian residents); $20,550 for 2003 (international students)
The Master of Education (Literacy Studies) is designed to meet the needs of teachers, lecturers, trainers, educational administrators, policymakers and parents who wish to develop specialist knowledge and leadership expertise in the field of literacy studies.
Applicants require:
Students are required to successfully complete 72 credit points comprising:
Candidates who wish to proceed to doctoral-level studies (PhD or EdD) must meet the entrance requirements by having completed research at honours or masters level. To be eligible for doctoral-level studies, MEd candidates must take the research project option. They must achieve a grade of distinction or above for the project and an average of distinction or above in their units.
Students will complete one 12-point unit chosen from:
Students are to choose at least one program elective unit selected from the designated list of MEd program electives timetabled for 2003.
The
research core unit is a corequisite for the research project. It may be taken
concurrently with the research project or completed prior to the commencement
of the research project.
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
also consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program.
Please check timetable for 2003 for unit availability via our website at
www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/.
Assessment is by way of a combination of tasks, which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.
The Master of Education (Literacy studies) requires a minimum of at least 18 months (three semesters) of full-time study and no more than four years of part-time study. Each of the units is of one semester in length. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.
Applicants contemplating admission to this course may seek formal credit or recognition of prior learning. Students who are trained Reading Recovery teachers may seek credit of one unit (12 credit points) toward the award of the masters degree. 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, Monash University, Clayton campus.
Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, telephone (03) 9905 2688 or email info@education.monash.edu.au or visit our website at www.education.monash.edu.au/.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800 by 25 October 2002.
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