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Off-Campus Learning Guide 2004
Education

Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Information and Communication Technology in Education)

Course code: 3225 + Clayton campus (off-campus learning) + Contact: Course coordinator -- Mr Bernard Holkner (telephone (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) + Limited HECS places available + When HECS places have been allocated, full-fees apply per course: $10,500 in 2003 (Australian residents); $15,250 for 2004 (international students)

Aims

The Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Information and Communication Technology in Education) is designed to meet the needs of teachers and educators who are interested in developing an understanding of learning technologies and their application to a flexible learning environment.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must hold either an approved three-year bachelors degree and an approved fourth year of study, or an approved four-year bachelors degree, or have qualifications or experience considered by the faculty board to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for, the above awards.

Course outline

The course consists of 48 credit points of study. Students will complete four 12-point units (two specialist elective units and two general elective units):

Specialist elective units

At least two units chosen from:

General elective 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 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 Diploma of Education (Information and Communication Technology in Education) may complete a masters degree by undertaking up to a further two units (including a Research core unit) respectively.

Length of course/workload required

The Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Information and Communication Technology in Education) requires a minimum of at least one year of full-time study and no more than three 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. 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, Clayton campus.

Further information

For more detailed information, contact 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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