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Off-Campus Learning Guide 2005
Education

Postgraduate Certificate of Education (Leadership, Policy and Change)

Course code: 3212 + Off-campus (Clayton) + Course coordinator: Professor Peter Gronn (telephone +61 3 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) + Limited Commonwealth-supported (HECS) places available + When Commonwealth-supported places have been allocated, full-fees apply per course: $5700 in 2004 (Australian residents); $8300 for 2005 (international students)

The course 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.

Entry requirements

Applicants require:

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) towards 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 at the Clayton campus.

Course length/workload required

The course 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.

Course structure

The course consists of two 12-point 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. To confirm unit availability, telephone +61 3 9905 2819 (Clayton campus) or visit the website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/current/timetables/ after 30 September.
Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate of Education (Leadership, Policy and Change) 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.

Further information

Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, telephone +61 3 9905 2688, email info@education.monash.edu.au or see 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, Australia, by 22 October 2004.


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