Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Education

Graduate Diploma of Education (Professional Development Studies)

Course code: 1736 + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time + On-campus (Clayton; Peninsula), off-campus (Gippsland)
Contact: Dr Ian Mitchell (Clayton) (telephone +61 3 9905 2819 for initial inquiries), Dr Greg Hurworth (Peninsula) (telephone +61 3 9904 4291 for initial inquiries), Associate Professor Tony Taylor (Gippsland) (telephone +61 3 9902 6367 for initial inquiries)

Course description

This is a flexible program designed to allow professional educators to upgrade their qualifications. It will provide three-year-trained teachers with their fourth year of tertiary study.

Entry requirements

Admission to this course will be open to applicants who possess a degree or diploma and who are qualified educators or who have suitably acceptable experience in a related field. Application forms for off-campus mode via Gippsland campus can be obtained from the Course Inquiries Centre on free call 1800 671 845 or by email at course.inquiries@CeLTS.monash.edu.au. Application forms for on-campus mode via Clayton or Peninsula campuses are available from the faculty office on the relevant campus.

Course outline

The course comprises 48 points of study, normally completed by students undertaking eight six-point units. There are four recommended pathways through this program. Applicants can choose from the following:

• A number of off-campus learning and other units from the Off-campus Learning Guide, to make up a tailored selection of units totalling 48 points. The guide is available from the Centre for Learning and Teaching Support (CeLTS), Gippsland campus, free call 1800 671 845.
• A combination of off-campus learning units plus a selection of specially contracted units.
• A combination of on-campus and off-campus units.
• A selection of on-campus units.

All unit choices will be contingent upon prerequisites which are stated in the various catalogues and handbooks.
It should be noted that professional development pathways may be contracted by educators in industry or professionals other than school teachers.
Study modes will vary according to the needs of program components and may include, for example, a variety of forms of off-campus learning; lectures, seminars, workshops or tutorials at a nominated centre; tele-conferences or video conferences; residential schools, research and/or development; and direct experience through innovation.
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 the course coordinator to assist in planning their program. To confirm unit availability, check the current timetable via the website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables after 30 September.

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