Course code: 2498 + Clayton (off-campus learning) + Course coordinator: Associate Professor Peter Gronn (telephone (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries)+ Limited HECS places available + When HECS places have been allocated full-fees apply per course: $15,750 in 2003 (Australian residents); $22,875 for 2004 (international students)
The Master of Education (Leadership, Policy and Change) is designed to meet the needs and interests of leaders and managers of educational institutions, teachers, academics and personnel working in a variety of human service organisations who exercise formal or informal leadership responsibilities for the delivery of educational and related services.
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.
| Option one |
Research
core unit (12 pts) |
| Option two |
Research
core unit (12 pts) |
| Option three |
Research
core unit (12 pts) |
| Research core unit |
Students
to complete at least one unit selected from: |
| Program elective unit |
EDF6821
Policy and governance (requirement for LPC pathway) |
| Specialist elective units |
EDF6822
Leadership and organisation and/or |
| General elective units |
Option 1 (this option is not offered offshore) Students may choose up to two units from: |
Option 2 Students may choose up to one unit from: Option 3 No general electives |
| Research thesis |
The research core unit is a corequisite for the research thesis. It may be taken concurrently with the research thesis or completed prior to the commencement of the research thesis. |
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 the timetable for unit availability via
our website at
www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30
September.
Assessment is by way of a combination of tasks, which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.
The Master of Education (Leadership, Policy and Change) 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. 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 informationFor 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 applicationsCompleted 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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