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Graduate Diploma of Education (Professional Development Studies)

Course code: 1736 + Course abbreviation: GradDipEd(ProfDevSt) + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton; Peninsula)
Off-campus (Gippsland)

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 structure

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 selection of off-campus learning units.
  • 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.

Note

This course outline is indicative of the program students will follow, but is subject to change. Students should consult the course coordinator to assist in planning their program. To confirm unit availability, check the current timetable via the website at www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables after 30 September.

Contact details

Inquiries: (Clayton) telephone +61 3 9905 2819 or email info@education.monash.edu.au.

Inquiries: (Peninsula) telephone +61 3 9904 4291 or email courseenquiries.peninsula@education.monash.edu.au.

Inquiries: (Gippsland) telephone +61 3 9902 6367 or email de.inquiries.gipps@education.monash.edu.au.

Course directors

Dr Ian Mitchell (Clayton), Dr Greg Hurworth (Peninsula), Associate Professor Tony Taylor (Gippsland)

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