Course code: 2499 + Off-campus (Clayton) + Course coordinator: Dr Graham Parr (telephone +61 3 9905 2854) (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: $17,100 in 2004 (Australian residents); $24,900 for 2005 (international students)
The course is designed to meet the needs of teachers, lecturers, trainers, educational administrators, policymakers and parents who wish to develop specialist knowledge and leadership expertise in the field of literacy studies.
Applicants require:
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 masters degree. 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.
The course 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 unit is of one semester in length. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.
Students are required to successfully complete 72 credit points comprising:
| Option 1 |
Research
core unit |
Program
elective (12 points) |
Specialist
elective |
Specialist
elective |
General
elective unit (12 points) |
General
elective unit (12 points) |
| Option 2 |
Research
core unit |
Program
elective (12 points) |
Specialist
elective |
Specialist
elective |
General
elective unit (12 points) |
EDF6010/EDF6020 Professional project (A) or (B) (8000 words) (12 points) |
| Option 3 |
Research
core unit |
Program
elective (12 points) |
Specialist
elective |
Specialist
elective |
Research
thesis |
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 |
Students
are to choose at least one program elective unit selected from: |
Specialist elective units |
EDF6115
Communication practices and the use of new media |
General elective units* * Note that general electives do not need the course coordinator's approval unless under exceptional circumstances (ie if the student wishes to enrol in a unit from another faculty) |
Option 1Two units chosen from: Option 2One unit chosen from: Option 3No general electives |
Plus EDF6031 Masters thesis part 1, and |
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 http://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.
Candidates who wish to proceed to doctoral-level studies (PhD or EdD) must meet the entry requirements by having completed research at honours or masters level. To be eligible for doctoral-level studies, Master of Education candidates must take the research thesis option. They must achieve a grade of distinction or above for the thesis and an average of distinction or above in their coursework units.
Further informationFurther information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, telephone +61 3 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, Australia, by 22 October 2004. |
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