Course code: 3224 + Clayton + Course Coordinator: Mr Graham Parr (Telephone (03) 9905 2854 or (03) 9905 2819 for Initial Inquiries)
The Postgraduate Diploma 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.
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.
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):
Two units to be chosen from:
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. Check the current timetable for unit availability via the website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables after 30 September.
Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Literacy Studies) may complete a masters degree by undertaking up to a further two units (including a research core unit).
The Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Literacy Studies) 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.
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 diploma. 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. For further information, contact the Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton campus.
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