Course code: 2495 + Clayton (on-campus/multi-mode) + Course coordinator: Dr Joanne Deppeler (telephone (03) 9905 2819) or Dr Umesh Sharma (telephone (03)9905 4388 for initial inquiries)
The Master of Education (Inclusive and Special Education) is designed to meet the needs of primary, secondary, TAFE and adult education teachers, principals and other health professionals interested in developing professional skills for supporting people with a diverse range of special needs; educators who wish to meet the requirements for employment in special schools; and educators and other health professionals interested in this pathway as an avenue for promotion or who wish to focus on research in this pathway.
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.
Students are required to successfully complete 72 credit points comprising one of the following three options:
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
Research
core unit (12 points) |
Research
core unit |
Research
core unit (12 points) |
Program elective - EDF6601 Studies in special education/inclusion (12 points) |
Program elective - EDF6601 Studies in special education/inclusion (12 points) |
Program elective - EDF6601 Studies in special education/inclusion (12 points) |
EDF6602 Special education practice 1 (12 points) |
EDF6602 Special education practice 1 (12 points) |
EDF6602 Special education practice 1 (12 points) |
EDF6614 Special education practice 2 (not compulsory for non-teachers) (12 points) |
EDF6614 Special education practice 2 (not compulsory for non-teachers) (12 points) |
EDF6614 Special education practice 2 (not compulsory for non-teachers) (12 points) |
General elective unit (12 points) |
General elective unit (12 points) |
Thesis 16,000 words (24 points) |
General elective unit (12 points) |
EDF6010/EDF6020 Professional project (A) or (B) (8000 words) (12 points) |
Research core unit (a) Students enrolled in (option 1) or who will be undertaking a
professional project (option 2) must enrol in: Program elective unit EDF6601 Studies in special education/inclusion (requirement for the special education pathway) Specialist elective units EDF6602 Special education practice 1 |
General
electives One unit chosen 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. |
General
electives Two units 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 also 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.
The Master of Education (Inclusive and Special Education) may be taken either full-time or part-time. It is expected that full-time candidates will complete all requirements within 18 months (three semesters) while part-time candidates should complete all requirements within three years. The expected number of study hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
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