Course code: 1736 + Gippsland campus (off-campus learning) + Contact: Course coordinator - Associate Professor Tony Taylor (Gippsland) (telephone (03) 5122 6367 or (03) 9902 6367 for initial inquiries) + Limited HECS available + When HECS places have been allocated, full-fees apply per course: $10,500 in 2003 (Australian residents); $15,250 for 2004 (international students)
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.
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.
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.
These pathways may be followed by educators in industry or by professionals other than school teachers.
The units listed below provide a possible indication of the availability of units offered in off-campus learning mode.
To confirm unit availability, telephone (03) 5122 6367, (03) 9902 6367 (Gippsland campus) or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables/ after 30 September.
Study modes will vary according to the needs of program components and
may include, for example, a variety of forms of off-campus 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 is by way of a combination of tasks, which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.
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.
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 informationFurther information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Gippsland campus, telephone (03) 5122 6367 or (03) 9902 6367, or email de.inquiries.gipps@education.monash.edu.au or visit our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au. Completed applicationsCompleted applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Gippsland campus, Churchill, Victoria 3842 by 24 October 2003. |
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