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Off-Campus Learning Guide 2004
Education

Postgraduate Certificate of Education (Literacy Studies)

Course code: 3214 + Clayton campus (off-campus learning) + Contact: 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: $5250 in 2003 (Australian residents); $7625 for 2004 (international students)

Aims

The Postgraduate Certificate of Education (Literacy Studies) is designed for teachers and educators who wish to increase their knowledge of literacy issues particularly as they relate to the early and middle years.

Entry requirements

Applicants require:

Course outline

The course consists of 24 credit points of study. Students will complete the following two 12-point units:

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. To confirm unit availability, telephone (03) 9905 2819 (Clayton campus) or by visiting our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables/ after 30 September.
Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate of Education (Literacy Studies) may complete a postgraduate diploma or a masters degree by undertaking a further two or four units respectively.

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 Postgraduate Certificate of Education (Literacy Studies) requires a minimum of at least one semester of full-time study and no more than two years of part-time study. Each of the units is one semester in length. 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. Students who are trained Reading Recovery teachers may seek credit of one unit (12 credit points) toward the award of the postgraduate certificate. 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

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 http://www.education.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800 by 24 October 2003.

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