Courses by faculty: Education - 2019

You will undertake your doctoral studies through the Monash doctoral programMonash doctoral program (http://www.monash.edu/migr/future-students/phd). At the core of this program is the completion of a substantial research thesis on an agreed topic under the guidance of a supervisory team. Your research training is further enhanced by professional development activities or coursework units designed to support you in your academic and professional development.

Upon completion of your doctoral studies at Monash, you will be able to demonstrate that you have successfully designed and executed a research project that makes an original and substantial contribution to your discipline. In your research journey, you will have also acquired the necessary skills and professional attributes to make an immediate and enduring impact on academia, industry, government, or community.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 10 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 10 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Successful completion of the course signifies that the student has completed a course of postgraduate training in research under appropriate academic supervision and has submitted a thesis that the examiners have declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent original research.

This course consists of:

• a research and thesis component
• a professional development training program.

You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

1. carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in your chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty

2. submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 80,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published worksthesis including published works (https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/supervisors-and-examiners/examiners/publication) may be permitted.

3. satisfactorily complete the following program of professional development training:

• Education PhD program

Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.

The coursework component in this course comprises a research methods unit and an elective unit which consolidates your familiarity with research in education and develops your understanding of core concepts that may be incorporated into your research. In the research unit, you deepen your appreciation of research and the ethical implications of research decisions and consider how the elements of research design work together for robust outcomes. In the elective unit, you engage with key ideas and concepts in a particular area that may be incorporated into your research project.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Successful completion of the course will signify that the student has completed a course of postgraduate training in research under proper academic supervision and has submitted a thesis that the examiners have declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent research.

This course consists of a:

• research and thesis component
• coursework component.

You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

a. complete two postgraduate-level coursework units chosen in consultation with their supervisor/s

Students are strongly encouraged to complete:

• EDF5613 Research approaches in education
• EDF5614 Research project in education

Alternatively students can complete:

• at least one appropriate 12-point research unit from the faculty suite of http://www.monash.edu.au/education/current-students/courses/units/research-methods/http://www.monash.edu.au/education/current-students/courses/units/research-methods/ (http://www.monash.edu.au/education/current-students/courses/units/research-methods/)[research units]]
• one other unit related to the field of proposed research from those listed on the faculty's postgraduate unitspostgraduate units (http://www.monash.edu.au/education/current-students/courses/units/postgrad-unit-rotations/) webpage

b. carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty

c. submit for assessment a thesis of 20,000 - 25,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published worksthesis including published works (https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/supervisors-and-examiners/examiners/publication) may be permitted.

Research topics are available in most of the faculty's areas of research strength, depending on supervision and resource availability. For more detail refer to the Faculty of Education Graduate Research websiteFaculty of Education Graduate Research website (http://www.monash.edu.au/education/research/degrees/apply/#step1).

If you have made exceptional progress and your project is of sufficient depth and breadth you may apply to transfer to a Doctor of Philosophy within 15 months (equivalent full-time) of commencing this course.

This course combines the coursework and placement requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation CouncilAustralian Psychology Accreditation Council (https://www.psychologycouncil.org.au/) (APAC) accredited Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology course with the thesis requirements of the PhD course, with research undertaken in one of the areas listed below.

Enrolment will be probationary with full admission to the course granted in the last three months of the second year of full-time study, or equivalent for part-time study, if performance on all components, including research confirmation proceedings, is satisfactory.

The course develops graduates as independent specialist professionals with a commitment to lifelong learning of the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills involved in educational and developmental psychology. It develops the ability to think critically and analytically about the processes involved in educational and developmental psychology. Within the context of sound ethical principles, competencies across the lifespan will be developed through collaborative participation in coursework lectures and workshops, research and practicum placements across a variety of settings under the supervision of experienced specialist practitioners.

In undertaking the PhD research thesis, students will develop as scientist-practitioners, carrying out reviews and scientific investigations which make original and substantive contributions relevant to educational and developmental psychology.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 10 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 10 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will be able to:

1. think critically and analytically about the processes involved in educational and developmental psychology
2. administer and interpret a wide range of psychological, educational and developmental tests and assessments
3. plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions with individuals, groups and systemically
4. effectively consult and collaborate across a diverse range of organisational contexts including educational, health and welfare, care facilities, business and corporate
5. conduct psychological practice ethically according to the requirements of the profession
6. demonstrate high level skills in mandatory competencies associated with a specialist educational and developmental psychology practitioner
7. reflect on their own personal functioning within a therapeutic relationship
8. demonstrate knowledge of appropriate research methodologies for the study of human behaviour and of psychological practice
9. perform appropriately designed research studies of aspects of human behaviour and of psychological practice.

Australia

Graduates qualify for membership of the Australian Psychological SocietyAustralian Psychological Society (http://www.psychology.org.au/community/about/), meet the academic requirements for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of AustraliaPsychology Board of Australia (http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/) and meet most requirements for membership of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists of the Australian Psychological SocietyCollege of Educational and Developmental Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society (http://www.groups.psychology.org.au/cedp/). This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). From 30 June 2019, applicants for general registration who have completed an APAC-accredited master's, doctorate or combined master's/PhD will be required to sit the National Psychology examination.

This course consists of:

1. applied academic studies in psychology
2. clinical placements in psychology
3. a research thesis.

   Students enrol for year one in the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology. This requires completion of the initial 48 points of the combined degree consisting of four advanced coursework units where students commence preparation of their thesis research proposal. The first practicum unit may also be taken in the first year.

   Upon satisfactory completion of the first 48 points, students enrol in the research intensive component in the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy. In year two candidates complete the practicum units, further develop and present their research proposal, finalise ethical clearance and progress the research proposal towards confirmation that takes place in the last three months of the year. Enrolment for the final two years is dependent on students satisfying the confirmation process.

   Part-time students are enrolled pro-rata, completing the first 48 points of coursework over two years, and on confirmation, are enrolled to complete any remaining practicum units and focus on their research from years three to eight.

Units are 12 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Coursework component

Advanced coursework units

• EDF5720 Developmental psychology and counselling and research
• EDF5721 Clinical interventions in educational and developmental psychology
• EDF5722 Cognitive, personality and educational assessment
• EDF5723 Exceptionality: Assessment and intervention

Practicum units

• EDF5731 Clinical placement in psychology 1 (0 points)
• EDF5732 Clinical placement in psychology 2
• EDF5733 Clinical placement in psychology 3

Research component

As a student of the university, you will be required to abide by all relevant statutes, regulations, policies and procedures. This includes maintaining satisfactory progress via regular milestone reviews in accordance with the Graduate Research Progress Management policyGraduate Research Progress Management policy (http://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/787311/Graduate-Research-Progress-Management-Policy.pdf) and procedures, ensuring you are undertaking research of an appropriate quality and scale as required by your course. You should refer to the University's current statutes and the University Policy BankUniversity Policy Bank (https://www.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/graduate-education) for links to relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.

You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

1. carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the relevant department/school

2. submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 80,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published worksthesis including published works (https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/supervisors-and-examiners/examiners/publication) may be permitted.

3. satisfactorily complete the following program of professional development training:

• Education PhD program

In addition to the coursework grades required for admission to the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology/PhD, students must pass all coursework units, the assessment of which is conducted in accordance with the University's Assessment in Coursework Units policyAssessment in Coursework Units policy (http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/assessment/assessment-in-coursework-units-policy.html) and supporting procedures.

Research areas

A wide variety of thesis topics related to educational and developmental psychology across the lifespan are possible, subject to available supervision. Contact the faculty's Research Degrees OfficeResearch Degrees Office (http://www.monash.edu.au/education/research/degrees/contact/) for further information. Topics include:

• abilities
• adjustment
• anxiety
• assessment
• attachment
• attitudes
• autism spectrum disorders
• behavioural difficulties
• cognition
• cognitive and behavioural psychology
• coping
• counselling
• disabilities
• exceptionality
• giftedness
• habits and addictions
• human development
• inclusion
• individual differences
• learning disorders
• management
• motivation
• parenting
• personality
• psychopathology
• psychotherapy
• sleep
• social psychology
• stress
• teaching and learning styles
• test construction
• trauma
• wellbeing.

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with the following, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• D6007 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology.

To satisfy the requirements for this award students must request re-enrolment in the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology, complete the minor thesis units and submit a minor thesis for examination. Credit can be sought for EDF5741 (Psychology thesis part 1) if sufficient progress has been made in the PhD.

The Monash Access Program offers an alternative entry pathway for mature age students who do not meet standard admission requirements and are motivated to learn and have a desire to study at university level.

The Monash Access Program will prepare you for academic study at the university level by introducing you to the foundational skills and knowledge required for entry into a bachelor-level course. In the Monash Access Program you will examine the context of university learning and develop skills in academic writing and entry-level mathematics. You will also have the opportunity to select a level one university unit in an area of interest from one of the recognised destination degree courses.

Monash Access Program classes are delivered in a supported environment from May until November at Monash University's Clayton campus. You will have full access to all facilities including library resources and student services.

These learning outcomes are equivalent to the University entrance and admission requirements for the designated destination courses.

Upon successful completion of this program it is expected that you will be able to:

1. achieve success in their studies and proceed to a Monash undergraduate degree
2. attain an understanding of the requirements and expectations of university study at a degree level
3. demonstrate confidence in their intellectual abilities and have an appreciation for study and scholarship
4. demonstrate they are proficient tertiary learners through the explicit development of cognitive, analytical, problem-solving, oral and writing skills.

This program consists of three foundation knowledge units and one specialist discipline knowledge unit.

Part A. Foundation knowledge

The foundation knowledge units will prepare you for academic study at university level by introducing you to foundational skills and knowledge. In these units you will examine the context of university learning and develop skills in academic writing and entry-level mathematics.

Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge

The specialist discipline knowledge unit will give you the opportunity to select a unit (usually a level one unit) from one of the recognised destination degree courses including arts, business administration, education and information technology. You can select from a pre-approved list of units or choose a unit in consultation with the course leader.

You must complete 24 credit points comprising 18 points of foundation knowledge studies and 6 points of specialist discipline knowledge studies.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d0001.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundation knowledge (18 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1010 Learning in a university context
• EDF1012 Mathematics for tertiary study
• EDF1013 Academic writing

Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge (6 points)

You must complete one of the following units:*

Arts

• ATS1326 Contemporary worlds 2
• ATS1280 Understanding the media

Business administration

• MKC1200 Principles of marketing
• MGC1010 Introduction to management

Education

• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning

Information technology

• FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java

* You may complete an alternative level one unit provided the unit does not have a prerequisite and the course leader approves of the unit selection and, on your behalf, gains agreement from the faculty that owns the unit.

Course costs

The Monash Access Program is offered on a subsidised basis for eligible students. There are no tuition fees for the program, however, you will need to pay for other items including books, stationery and travel.

Upon successful completion of this program, you may be eligible for direct admission into one of the following destination degree courses provided that you meet the guaranteed entry score for that course and any additional entry requirements including prerequisites:

• A2000 Bachelor of Arts
• B2007 Bachelor of Business Administration
• D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours)
• C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology

The Diploma of Higher Education provides an alternative entry pathway to university study for selected undergraduate courses. If you have the drive and desire to study education or science at university but you don't quite meet the requirements for entry, have missed a prerequisite, particularly mathematics, have experienced educational disadvantage or are returning to study after some time away, the Diploma of Higher Education can help you achieve your academic goals.

The Diploma of Higher Education lets you begin studying towards your Monash degree from day one. When you apply for the Diploma of Higher Education, you will select a stream from education or science. These streams provide a direct pathway into the second year of specified Monash degree courses. If you are undertaking the Diploma of Higher Education will be able to access support from the relevant faculty.

Streams

Education

In education, you will be introduced to studies about learning, learners and teaching and build a foundation in the professional skills and knowledge required to practise as a teacher/educator in a range of educational and school settings.

Science

In science, you will be introduced to a broad range of science fields by completing a sequence of study in two of the following areas: biological science, chemistry, earth, atmosphere and environment, mathematics and physics. This will allow you to gain a foundation in key scientific principles while determining their future major area of study.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 5 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 5 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. achieve success in their studies and proceed to a Monash University undergraduate degree course
2. achieve the understanding of mathematical principles required for future higher education study
3. achieve first-year equivalent standard in an area of study in order to gain entry to a relevant degree course
4. demonstrate the intellectual capabilities necessary for higher education study and scholarship
5. operate as a self-directed and independent tertiary learner through the development of positive learning habits including analytical, problem-solving, oral and writing skills.

This course consists of two parts, Part A. Foundation knowledge and Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge within the area of study corresponding to your chosen stream.

Part A. Foundation knowledge

The two foundation knowledge units will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be an independent learner who can succeed at university studies. You will develop enhanced writing and critical reading skills and learn how to produce essays and reports that present a critical argument and adhere to the conventions of academic presentation. You will also learn how to get the most out of lectures, tutorials and learning materials and understand the expectations of university studies.

Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge

You will complete six specialist discipline knowledge units. These units will introduce you to foundation mathematical principles and applications (if required for your destination course), the fundamentals of your chosen stream and will ensure you have the knowledge and skills necessary to take the next step in your higher education studies.

You must complete 48 credit points comprising Part A. Foundation knowledge (12 points) for successful tertiary study and Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge (36 points) in your chosen area of study.

The units required for each field are detailed below.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d0501.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundation knowledge (12 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1010 Learning in a university context
• EDF1011 Knowledge and context or EDF1012 Mathematics for tertiary study *

* EDF1012 is available in the education stream only, and is compulsory if you do not already meet the mathematics prerequisite for entry to the destination degree course in education.

Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge (36 points)

You must complete the units listed in your chosen destination field.

Education

You must complete level 1 units and special requirements as follows:

a. Two education studies units (12 points):

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning

b. Four curriculum and/or discipline units and two fieldwork/professional experience units from one of the following destination specialisation options (24 points):

Primary and secondary education:

• EDF1101 Fieldwork experience 1A (0 pts)
• EDF1102 Fieldwork experience 1B (0 pts)
• EDF1205 English education 1
• EDF1206 Mathematics education 1
• two level-one discipline units (in sequence)*

* This pair of discipline units will determine the subject area you will go on to qualify in to teach at secondary school level once you are a registered teacher. Discipline studies are available in the following areas: accounting, biology, business management, chemistry, drama, economics, English as an additional Language, English, general science, geography, history, information and communication technology, languages other than English, legal studies, mathematics, media studies, music, physics, social education, and visual arts.

Primary education double degree courses:

• EDF1053 Primary professional experience 1A (0 pts)
• EDF1054 Primary professional experience 1B (0 pts)
• two units to commence a first discipline**
• two units to commence a second discipline**

** Major, minor and specialisation sequences of study are chosen from the partner degree course of the destination double degree, i.e. from arts, business, information technology or science.

Secondary education double degree courses:

• EDF1055 Secondary professional experience 1A (0 pts)
• EDF1056 Secondary professional experience 1B (0 pts)
• two units to commence a first discipline***
• two units to commence a second discipline***

*** These two pairs of discipline units will determine the two subject areas students will go on to qualify in to teach at secondary school level once they are a registered teacher. Discipline sequences of study are chosen from the partner degree course of the destination double degree from the following areas: accounting, biology, business management, chemistry, drama, economics, English as an additional language, English, general science, geography, history, information and communication technology, languages other than English, legal studies, mathematics, media studies, music, physics, social education, and visual arts.

c. Special course requirements:

Before participating in professional experience in any education setting, you must:

• meet specific security clearancessecurity clearances (http://www.monash.edu/education/current-students/professional-experience/teacher-placements/clearances) that apply in the state/territory/country where the placement is being undertaken
• complete professional experience orientation provided by the faculty.

For advice on professional experience intervention, support and unsatisfactory progress refer to the Professional experience intervention and support policyProfessional experience intervention and support policy (http://www.monash.edu/education/current-students/policies-and-procedures/professional-experience-intervention-and-support-policy).

Science

You must complete six level 1 science units as follows:

a. One of the following mathematics units (6 points):

• MTH1010 Functions and their applications
• MTH1020 Analysis of change
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science

Note: Refer to the information about mathematics and statistics units on the Faculty of Science's Level one science unitsLevel one science units (http://www.monash.edu/science/current-students/manage-your-science-studies/level-one-units) page. You should consider the strength of your mathematical background before selecting mathematics units, e.g. if you have done VCE Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4 with a score above 30, you would be considered to have a strong mathematical ability. If you did not complete Specialist Mathematics you may need to undertake additional private study beyond the normal workload requirements to successfully complete the mathematics units. You are advised to discuss your mathematics options with the course leader or program director.

b. Any additional level 1 unit required to take the total level 1 science listed units to 36 credit points. Level 1 science listed units are chosen from units listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Science or from the following:

• SCI1200 Humans, evolution and modern society
• SCI1300 Climate change: From science to society

c. Two level 1 approved science sequences (24 points), from the following list:*

* Usually, the units in a level 1 sequence are required for the completion of a related minor or major. The choice of level 1 sequences will influence the choice of level two and level three units and will lay the foundation for the chosen major in the Bachelor of Science.

Biological sciences:

One pair of:

• BIO1011 Blueprints for life and BIO1022 Life on Earth
• BIO1011 Blueprints for life and BIO1042 Life in the environment

Chemistry:

• CHM1011 Chemistry 1 and CHM1022 Chemistry 2 **

** Students who have achieved excellent results in Units 3 and 4 VCE Chemistry can enquire about advanced options.

Computational science:

• FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python and FIT1008 Introduction to computer science

Earth, atmosphere and environment:

• EAE1011 Earth, atmosphere and environment 1 and EAE1022 Earth, atmosphere and environment 2

Physics:*

• PHS1001 Foundation physics and PHS1002 Physics for engineering

* If you are considering completing physics in your destination degree you should complete MTH1030 (Techniques for modelling). If you have not met the VCE entry requirements for MTH1030 must also complete MTH1020 (Analysis of change).

This diploma leads to the destination degree courses listed below. To be eligible to apply for an internal course transfer to gain direct admission into the second year of a destination course, you must:

• pass each unit in the diploma on the first attempt
• achieve the average mark required for the destination course.

If you do not meet these two requirements you are encouraged to apply for admission through VTAC. Should you gain successful admission through VTAC you will receive credit towards the degree for the units you have passed in the diploma.

You are required to achieve the standard in the CASPer testCASPer test (https://takecasper.com/) prior to gaining admission to the Bachelor of Education (Honours). Once enrolled in the BEd(Hons), you will be required to achieve the standard in the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students. See D3001 for more information.

Education

Single degree:

• D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours)*

* Specialising in combined primary and secondary education.

Double degree:

• D3002 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts*
• D3007 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Business*
• D3005 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science*

* You will specialise in either primary education or secondary education.

Science

Single degree:

• S2000 Bachelor of Science

Double degree:

• D3005 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science*

* You will specialise in either primary education or secondary education.

Graduates of the Diploma of Higher Education who achieve a minimum average grade are eligible for articulation into either the Bachelor of Science course or the Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science double degree course.

The Diploma of Higher Education can also provide a pathway into other Monash degree courses that are not destination degrees. You can apply for other courses through VTAC and you will need to make sure that the prerequisites are met for those courses.

The Diploma of Tertiary Studies is a pathway course to university study. If you have the drive and desire to study at university but you have experienced educational disadvantage, don't quite meet the requirements for entry into your preferred course at Monash University, are returning to study after some time away, or would benefit from additional learning support, the Diploma of Tertiary Studies can help you achieve your academic goals. The course will enhance your critical and analytical thinking, and oral and writing skills. It will provide you with the skills to be an independent learner and will also provide you with an introduction to tertiary studies in your area of interest.

When you apply for the Diploma of Tertiary Studies, you will select a stream from business, education or nursing. These streams provide a direct pathway into the second year of specified Monash degree courses.

You may also use your successful completion of the Diploma of Tertiary Studies as the basis for an application to other courses at Monash. All your study is at university level so if you progress to a bachelor's degree course you will be eligible to apply for credit for prior study. The amount of credit granted will be at the discretion of the relevant faculty and will not automatically allow for progression into the second year of your preferred course.

Business

In business, you will be introduced to a range of core business disciplines and the impact they have on multi-discipline decision making in organisations spanning the business, professional and public policy communities.

Education

In education, you will be introduced to studies about learning, learners and teaching and build a foundation for the skills and knowledge required to practise as a teacher/educator in a range of educational settings, from early years to secondary schools.

Nursing

In nursing, you will be introduced to nursing and healthcare as a profession. You will study foundational knowledge in human bioscience, nursing and midwifery, health assessment and professional practice.

Mandatory checks and security clearances

Before participating in professional experience in education: (Police check, WWCC)(Police check, WWCC) (http://www.monash.edu/education/current-students/professional-experience/teacher-placements/clearances) You must meet specific security clearances that apply to the state or territory where the placement is being undertaken.

Before participating in professional experience in nursing: (Police checkPolice check (http://www.med.monash.edu.au/current/police-checks.html), WWCCWWCC (http://www.med.monash.edu.au/current/wwc-check.html), immunisationimmunisation (http://www.med.monash.edu.au/current/immunisation/)) You must meet specific security clearances that apply to the state or territory where the placement is being undertaken.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 5 and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. achieve success in your studies and proceed to a Monash University undergraduate degree course
2. achieve first-year equivalent standard in an area of study in order to gain entry to a relevant degree course
3. demonstrate the intellectual capabilities necessary for tertiary study and scholarship
4. operate as a self-directed and independent tertiary learner through the development of positive learning habits including analytical, problem-solving, oral and writing skills.

This course consists of two parts: Part A. Foundation knowledge and Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge within the area of study corresponding to your chosen field.

Part A. Foundation knowledge

These units will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be an independent learner who can succeed at university studies. You will develop enhanced writing and critical reading skills and learn how to produce essays and reports that present a critical argument and adhere to the conventions of academic presentation. You will also learn how to maximise lectures, tutorials and learning materials and understand the expectations of university studies.

If you do not have the mathematics prerequisites for your desired Monash course, you will have the opportunity to gain the required level of mathematics in the introductory units. If you already meet the mathematics prerequisites, you will take a unit in understanding knowledge and its contexts, which will help you to identify, compare and discuss different approaches to knowledge.

Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge

You will complete specialist discipline knowledge units taken from the course you are aiming for. These units will introduce you to the fundamentals of your chosen field of business, education or nursing and will ensure you have the knowledge and skills necessary to take the next step in your higher education studies.

The course requires 48 credit points comprising Part A. Foundation knowledge (12 points) for successful tertiary study and Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge (36 points) in your chosen field of business, education or nursing.

The units required for each field are detailed below. The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d0502.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

If you are in the field of education you must be available to undertake professional experience in early years or school settings and attend professional experience at times and in a format determined by the faculty.

Units are 6 credit points unless stated otherwise.

Part A. Foundation knowledge (12 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1010 Learning in a university context

and one of:

• EDF1011 Knowledge and context
• EDF1012 Mathematics for tertiary study*
• ETF2700 Mathematics for business**

* If you need to meet the mathematics prerequisite for your destination courses: business administration, education, or nursing.

** If you need to meet the mathematics prerequisite for your destination course: business.

Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge (36 points)

You must complete the units listed in their chosen destination field.

Business

Business or business administration

You must complete:

• ACB1100 Introduction to financial accounting or ACB1200 Accounting for managers
• BTB1010 Commercial law
• ETB1100 Business statistics
• MGB1010 Introduction to management

and two units chosen in consultation with the Faculty of Business and Economics, such as:

• BFB1001 Foundations of finance
• ECB1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ECB1102 Introductory macroeconomics
• MKB1700 Fundamentals of marketing

Education

Early years education

You must complete:

• EDF1051 Early years professional experience 1A (0 pts)
• EDF1052 Early years professional experience 1B (0 pts)
• EDF1030 English and literacy learning
• EDF1031 Creative learning in childhood through music and the arts
• EDF1032 Thinking mathematically from an early age
• EDF1033 Education for environment and sustainability
• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning

Early years and primary education

You must complete:

• EDF1051 Early years professional experience 1A (0 pts)
• EDF1052 Early years professional experience 1B (0 pts)
• EDF1030 English and literacy learning
• EDF1031 Creative learning in childhood through music and the arts
• EDF1032 Thinking mathematically from an early age
• EDF1033 Education for environment and sustainability
• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning

Primary education

You must complete:

• EDF1053 Primary professional experience 1A (0 pts)
• EDF1054 Primary professional experience 1B (0 pts)
• EDF1028 Information and communication technologies across the curriculum
• EDF1029 Learners with special needs in the primary classroom
• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning

and one of the following sequences:

• EDF1151 Fundamentals of the English language and EDF1152 Reading and writing the world
• EDF1161 Doing and learning mathematics and EDF1162 Subject knowledge for teaching: Number and algebra
• a language sequence of two level 1 units from the Faculty of Arts selected from: Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish.

Secondary health and physical education

You must complete:

• EDF1055 Secondary professional experience 1A (0 pts)
• EDF1056 Secondary professional experience 1B (0 pts)
• EDF1071 Introduction to health and physical education
• EDF1072 Contemporary issues in health and physical education
• EDF1171 Sociocultural foundations of health and physical education
• EDF1172 Biophysical and behavioural foundations of health and physical education
• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning

Professional experience

Before participating in professional experience in any education setting, you must:

• meet specific security clearancessecurity clearances (http://www.monash.edu/education/current-students/professional-experience/teacher-placements/clearances) that apply in the state/territory/country where the placement is being undertaken
• complete professional experience orientation provided by the faculty.

For advice on professional experience intervention, support and unsatisfactory progress refer to the Professional experience intervention and support policyProfessional experience intervention and support policy (http://www.monash.edu/education/current-students/policies-and-procedures/professional-experience-intervention-and-support-policy).

Nursing

You must complete:

• NUR1013 Indigenous health for nursing and midwifery practice (0 pts)
• NUR1111 Global health and cultural competence in nursing and midwifery practice
• NUR1112 Fundamental skills and knowledge for nursing and midwifery practice 1 (12 pts)
• NUR1113 Law, ethics and leadership in nursing and midwifery
• NUR1114 Fundamental skills and knowledge for nursing and midwifery practice 2 (12 pts)

Special course requirements

You must refer to the information available on the special requirements outlined below. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct documentation.

Police checks

You must have a current Police check regarding your suitability to undertake placements. Refer to the faculty's Police checksPolice checks (http://www.med.monash.edu.au/current/police-checks.html) webpage.

Working with Children checks

You must have a current Working with Children check regarding your suitability to undertake placements. Refer to the faculty's Working with Children checksWorking with Children checks (http://www.med.monash.edu.au/current/wwc-check.html) webpage.

Immunisation and infection requirements

In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council recommendations, this course requires that you comply with the faculty's Immunisation and vaccination policy and proceduresImmunisation and vaccination policy and procedures (http://www.med.monash.edu.au/current/immunisation/). These are designed to provide maximum protection against the increased risk of some vaccine-preventable diseases for you, patients and workers in a health care setting.

This policy, and the associated procedures require that you have certain specified vaccinations, and have their bloodborne virus status determined, before they commence a clinical placement. If you have not complied with this policy you may not be able to undertake clinical placement, with the attendant academic consequences.

You are provided detailed information on the effect of bloodborne virus infection on the scope of practice of health care workers. If you test positive to a bloodborne virus (including HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C) you will be required to consult a specialist medical practitioner approved by the faculty to provide advice on any necessary restrictions on work practices to protect patients and others from infection.

Drug Administration policy

You should be aware of your legal responsibilities regarding the administration and storage of drugs in keeping with the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic) and the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2006 (Vic). The School of Nursing and Midwifery have formulated a policy and you should be aware of the drug administration policy relevant to your particular year of study. Refer to the faculty's clinical guidelines webpage.

Fieldwork

This course requires you to undertake off-campus rural and metropolitan clinical placements. In the clinical setting you will have an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each unit. Where your skill or knowledge is found to be inadequate, access to the clinical component of the unit will be denied. You may be withdrawn from a clinical practicum if required skills and knowledge are deemed inadequate, or on other grounds deemed appropriate by the head of school.

Clinical Expenses

You are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses during clinical placement. Uniforms and accessories are required for clinical placements and you will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.

If you achieve the minimum required average grade in the Diploma of Tertiary Studies you are eligible for articulation into either the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Education (Honours) or Bachelor of Nursing courses.

To be eligible to apply for an internal course transfer to gain direct admission into the second year of a destination course, you must:

• pass each unit in the diploma on the first (and only) attempt; and
• achieve the average mark required for the destination course.

If you do not meet this requirement you are encouraged to apply for admission through VTAC. Should you gain successful admission through VTAC you will receive credit towards the degree for the units you have passed in the diploma.

Business

• B2000 Bachelor of Business
• B2007 Bachelor of Business Administration

Education

• D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours)

Specialisations:

• Early years education
• Early years and primary education
• Primary education
• Secondary health and physical education

You are required to achieve the standard in the CASPer testCASPer test (https://takecasper.com/) prior to gaining admission to the Bachelor of Education (Honours). Once enrolled in the BEd(Hons), students will be required to achieve the standard in the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students. See D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) for more information.

Nursing

• M2006 Bachelor of Nursing

The Diploma of Tertiary Studies course can also provide a pathway into other Monash degree courses that are not destination degrees. You can apply for other courses through VTAC and you will need to make sure that you have met the prerequisites for those courses.

This course will prepare you for a career as a skilled, critical and effective educator in the early childhood sector. You will learn how to work with young children with varied needs to develop their creative, intellectual, physical, personal and social capabilities and how to foster their learning in diverse ways. Professional experience opportunities offered throughout the course will build your knowledge of early childhood teaching and learning.

You will be prepared to teach infants and children from birth to six years of age in childcare, kindergartens and preschools. The curriculum spans birth to eight years of age and you will learn how to engage young children in meaningful learning through innovative pedagogical practice and how to effectively support children's transition to school.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate sound knowledge, skills and capabilities relevant to early childhood education
2. understand the relevance of education policies and theories to pedagogical practice
3. understand and begin to implement relevant curriculum and pedagogy for young learners in local and global contexts
4. appreciate the cultural, social, environmental and economic contexts of early childhood settings and the diversity of children and families who experience these contexts
5. critically reflect upon contemporary issues in early childhood education and research to begin to engage learners and communities for a more equitable and sustainable world
6. work independently and collaboratively as a professional beginning educator to solve complex problems in educational contexts
7. use and creatively integrate information and communication technologies to enhance learning
8. engage with relevant professions and communities to become an ethical leader and practitioner who begins to critically respond to education priorities.

The course develops through the themes of education studies and integrated curriculum and discipline studies that come together in professional studies.

Part A. Education studies

These studies provide the theoretical foundations of education that underpin the teaching and learning of young children in varied education settings. You will study contemporary theories of child development, focusing on the birth to eight years age range. You will also study sociology, psychology, diversity and inclusion, the broad principles of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, and develop an understanding of the relationship between education and society at local, national and global levels. These studies emphasise educational inquiry and will ensure that your teaching is informed by current research and practice. You will acquire the foundations to move into leadership roles as your career progresses.

Part B. Integrated curriculum and discipline studies

These studies develop the knowledge and skills you will need to become a skilled and effective educator who is able to draw on an ever-growing and flexible repertoire of strategies to suit particular children, educational contexts and learning outcomes. You will learn how to design, plan and implement engaging, innovative and productive learning experiences in order to meet diverse learners' needs. You will also develop your content knowledge in the subjects you will be teaching in early childhood education settings. The emphasis is on exploring young children's learning holistically in diverse contexts through a range of pedagogical perspectives and practices.

Part C. Professional studies

These studies will provide you with an understanding of professional identity and leadership as well as professional experience through the completion of supervised placement in early childhood settings. Professional experience connects the theoretical components of the other themes with practical aspects of teaching and learning.

This course comprises 144 credit points. If you are admitted on the basis of an eligible prior qualification you will be given credit for the level 1 units or for the level 1 and 2 units in the course, depending on the prior qualification.

The course develops through theme studies in Part A. Education studies, Part B. Integrated curriculum and discipline studies, and Part C. Professional studies.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d2002.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Education studies (60 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1033 Education for environment and sustainability
• EDF1039 Inclusivity and partnerships in early childhood education
• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2030 Contemporary child development theories and practices
• EDF2033 Learning with children, their families and communities
• EDF2039 Children and childhood across time: Policies and practices
• EDF3030 Diversity in child development
• EDF3031 Local and global perspectives in education policy
• EDF3033 Change and transition in children's education

Part B. Integrated curriculum and discipline studies (60 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1030 English and literacy learning
• EDF1031 Creative learning in childhood through music and the arts
• EDF1032 Thinking mathematically from an early age
• EDF2032 Learning through play pedagogies
• EDF2034 Learning about patterns, shapes and numbers through play
• EDF2035 Health and physical wellbeing in the young child
• EDF3032 Children's literature, storytelling and the arts
• EDF3034 Children's literacy development
• EDF3035 Investigating our world: Science, technology and the environment
• EDF3181 Art, community and environment

Part C. Professional studies (24 points)

You must complete 50 days of supervised professional experience in early childhood settings:

• EDF1038 Introduction to the early childhood education field
• EDF1051 Early years professional experience 1A (0 points) (5 days, 3-5 year olds)
• EDF1052 Early years professional experience 1B (0 points) (5 days, 3-5 year olds)
• EDF2038 Curriculum, assessment and documentation in education
• EDF2051 Early years professional experience 2A (0 points) (10 days, 3-5 year olds)
• EDF2052Not offered in 2019 Early years professional experience 2B (0 points) (10 days, 0-5 year olds)
• EDF3038 Professionalism, ethics and interdisciplinary work in education
• EDF3039 Leadership and management in education contexts
• EDF3051 Early years professional experience 3A (0 points) (10 days, 3-6 year olds)
• EDF3052 Early years professional experience 3B (0 points) (10 days, 0-2 year olds)

Credit for prior study

If you are admitted to the course with block credit you will complete units as follows.

If you receive block credit for 48 points you will complete 96 points comprising:

• EDF2030 Contemporary child development theories and practices
• EDF2032 Learning through play pedagogies
• EDF2033 Learning with children, their families and communities
• EDF2034 Learning about patterns, shapes and numbers through play
• EDF2035 Health and physical wellbeing in the young child
• EDF2038 Curriculum, assessment and documentation in education
• EDF2039 Children and childhood across time: Policies and practices
• EDF2051 Early years professional experience 2A (0 points) (10 days, 3-5 year olds)
• EDF2052Not offered in 2019 Early years professional experience 2B (0 points) (10 days, 0-5 year olds)
• EDF3030 Diversity in child development
• EDF3031 Local and global perspectives in education policy
• EDF3032 Children's literature, storytelling and the arts
• EDF3033 Change and transition in children's education
• EDF3034 Children's literacy development
• EDF3035 Investigating our world: Science, technology and the environment
• EDF3038 Professionalism, ethics and interdisciplinary work in education
• EDF3039 Leadership and management in education contexts
• EDF3051 Early years professional experience 3A (0 points) (10 days, 3-6 year olds)
• EDF3052 Early years professional experience 3B (0 points) (10 days, 0-2 year olds)
• EDF3181 Art, community and environment

If you receive block credit for 96 points you will complete 48 points comprising:

• EDF2034 Learning about patterns, shapes and numbers through play
• EDF2039 Children and childhood across time: Policies and practices
• EDF3031 Local and global perspectives in education policy
• EDF3032 Children's literature, storytelling and the arts
• EDF3033 Change and transition in children's education
• EDF3035 Investigating our world: Science, technology and the environment
• EDF3038 Professionalism, ethics and interdisciplinary work in education
• EDF3051 Early years professional experience 3A (0 points) (10 days, 3-6 year olds)
• EDF3052 Early years professional experience 3B (0 points) (10 days, 0-2 year olds)
• EDF3181 Art, community and environment

This course prepares you for a career as a skilled, critical and effective educator in the early childhood sector, primary schools, secondary schools or a combination of these.

You will build a high level of expertise in one of eight specialisations:

• Early years education (Not available in 2019)
• Early years and primary education
• Primary education (studied as a single degree or as part of a double degree course)
• Primary and secondary education
• Primary and secondary health and physical education
• Primary and secondary inclusive education
• Secondary health and physical education
• Secondary education (only studied as part of a double degree course).

The course will prepare you for teaching in an increasingly diverse, complex and changing world. You will engage with contemporary ideas and practices and learn how to foster the learning of children and young people with varied needs. This will enable you to develop your creative, intellectual, physical, personal and social capabilities.

While learning to handle the complex nature of teaching, you will develop the specific professional knowledge and teaching skills needed to engage students of various ages and developmental stages with particular school subjects. Depending upon your specialisation, you will develop the skills and knowledge needed to teach in learning areas such as the arts and music, English, mathematics, civics and citizenship, physical education, health and wellbeing, science, and humanities. Professional experience offered throughout the course in urban, rural, remote or international locations and education settings will build your knowledge of teaching and learning. As a result, you will become a thoughtful, effective and inclusive educator, able to design learning experiences that ensure that your future students have the right balance of challenge and support.

The Bachelor of Education (Honours) prepares professional educators for the global workforce. As a graduate of the course you will have a strong base for decision making about your practice and be in a position to establish yourself as a leader of the future.

Double degrees

The primary education specialisation of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) may be studied in a course leading to a double degree; it can also be taken in a single degree course.

The secondary education specialisation of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) must be studied in a course leading to a double degree; it cannot be taken in a single degree course. You should seek the advice of the Faculty of Education in choosing your majors and specialisations in the partner course, to ensure that you meet the requirements for registration as a specialist teacher.

Each of the above two specialisations can be taken in combination with any of the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Fine Art (visual arts specialisation only)
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science

Taking a double degree combination will lead to the award of two degrees; the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in either the primary education or the secondary education specialisation and the degree awarded for the partner course.

In a double degree course, you will need to meet the course requirements for both degrees. Refer to the individual course entries for each course in your double degree.

Specialisations

Early years education

Availability: Peninsula (Not available in 2019)

This specialisation will prepare you to teach infants and children from birth to five years of age in childcare, kindergartens and preschools. The curriculum spans birth to eight years of age and you will learn how to engage young children in meaningful learning through innovative pedagogical practice and how to effectively support children's transition to school. You will also learn how to help young children develop their creative, physical, personal, intellectual and social capabilities.

Early years and primary education

Availability: Peninsula

This specialisation will prepare you to teach infants and children from birth to 12 years of age in childcare, kindergartens, preschools and primary schools. You will learn how to engage young children in meaningful learning through innovative pedagogical practice and you will learn how to help them develop their creative, physical, personal, intellectual and social capabilities. You will learn how to support children's transition to school and their progress through the primary years. You will actively engage with contemporary theories, concepts and practices of early years and primary education, developing inclusive practices to meet children's diverse needs and building a repertoire of strategies to manage children's learning in classroom settings. You will also develop an understanding of how primary school aged children learn and how they can be taught effectively and creatively across all primary curriculum areas such as: English and literacies, mathematics, arts education, humanities and social education, science, health and physical education, and studies of the environment and sustainability. You will develop a deep understanding of the social and cultural contexts of early years provision for children, develop skills to work with families and communities and learn to identify the range of local and international early years services available to practitioners.

Primary education

Availability: Single degree Peninsula, Double degree Clayton

This specialisation will prepare you to teach children from five to 12 years of age in primary schools from Foundation to Year 6. You will develop an understanding of how primary school aged children learn and how they can be taught effectively and creatively across all primary curriculum areas. In doing so, you will develop your personal knowledge of the curriculum areas you will teach, such as: English and literacies, mathematics, arts education, humanities and social education, science, health and physical education, and studies of the environment and sustainability. In the single degree course, you will complete additional discipline studies in English and literacy, or mathematics and numeracy, or languages.

Primary and secondary education

Availability: Clayton

This specialisation will prepare you to teach children and adolescents from five to 18 years of age in primary and secondary schools from Foundation to Year 12. You will develop a knowledge and understanding of learning as a developmental continuum and will learn to employ a diverse pedagogical toolbox to meet the differentiated learning needs of students. At the primary level, from Foundation to Year 6, you will develop an understanding of how primary school aged children learn and how they can be taught effectively and creatively across all primary curriculum areas. In doing so, you will develop your personal knowledge of the curriculum areas you will teach, such as: English and literacies, mathematics, geography, history, civics and citizenship, science, health and physical education, and the creative arts. At the secondary level, Year 7 to Year 12, your unit choices within your discipline studies sequence will determine in which area you become a specialist secondary teacher. You will focus on adolescent learning and the nature of secondary education including areas such as: classroom teaching and practice in schools, curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation, and education and its relationship to society.

Primary and secondary inclusive education

Availability: Clayton

This specialisation will prepare you to teach children and adolescents from five to 18 years of age in primary and secondary schools from Foundation to Year 12 and will equip you with specialist knowledge and skills for working in inclusive and special education settings. You will develop a knowledge and understanding of learning as a developmental continuum and will learn to employ a diverse pedagogical toolbox to meet the differentiated learning needs of students across the learning spectrum. At the primary level, from Foundation to Year 6, you will develop an understanding of how primary school aged children learn, including those with special needs, and how they can be taught effectively and creatively across all primary curriculum areas such as: English and literacies, mathematics, geography, history, civics and citizenship, science, health and physical education, and the creative arts. At the secondary level, Year 7 to Year 12, your unit choices within your discipline studies sequence will determine in which area you become a specialist secondary teacher. You will focus on adolescent learning and the nature of secondary education, especially for students with special needs, including areas such as: classroom teaching and practice in schools, curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation, education and its relationship to society.

Primary and secondary health and physical education

Availability: Peninsula

This specialisation will prepare you to teach children and adolescents from five to 18 years of age in primary and secondary schools from Foundation to Year 12 and enable you to work more broadly in community, recreational and sporting settings. You will qualify as a generalist primary school teacher, specialist health and physical education primary school teacher and a secondary school teacher with health and physical education as your specialist teaching areas. At the primary level, from Foundation to Year 6, you will develop an understanding of how primary school aged children learn and how they can be taught effectively and creatively across all primary curriculum areas such as: English and literacies, mathematics, humanities and social education, science, health and physical education, and the creative arts. At the secondary level, Year 7 to Year 12, you will focus on adolescent learning and the nature of secondary education including areas such as: classroom teaching and practice in schools, curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation, and education and its relationship to society.

Secondary health and physical education

Availability: Peninsula

This specialisation will prepare you to teach adolescents from 12 to 18 years of age in secondary schools from Year 7 to Year 12 as a specialist teacher of health and physical education, health and human development and a third subject area of your choice, such as: outdoor education and environmental studies. It will also prepare you to work more broadly in community, recreational and sporting settings. You will develop an understanding of adolescent learning and the nature of secondary education including areas such as: classroom teaching and practice in schools, curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation, and education and its relationship to society.

Secondary education

Availability: Clayton

This specialisation will prepare you to teach adolescents from 12 to 18 years of age in secondary schools from Year 7 to Year 12 as a specialist teacher in two specialist teaching areas. Your unit choices within the partner degree course will determine your specialist teaching areas. You will develop an understanding of adolescent learning and the nature of secondary education including areas such as: classroom teaching and practice in schools, curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation, and education and its relationship to society.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and capabilities relevant to your specialisation and discipline(s)
2. understand education policy, theories, research principles and methods and apply these to pedagogical practice
3. understand and implement relevant curriculum and pedagogy for learners in Australian and international contexts
4. understand the ways in which environmental, social and economic conditions of learners influence their education
5. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the educational issues associated with diversity and inclusion
6. develop teaching and learning strategies and understandings that encompass differentiated and inclusive approaches appropriate for diverse learners in varied contexts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and their histories, languages and cultures
7. engage learners and communities in education for a more equitable and sustainable world
8. work independently and collaboratively as a professional beginning educator to solve complex problems in educational contexts
9. use and creatively integrate information and communication technologies to enhance learning
10. demonstrate a high level of competence as a knowledgeable, articulate and reflective practitioner positioned to become a future leader in education
11. engage with relevant professions and communities to become an ethical leader and practitioner who critically responds to education priorities and who can apply an understanding of legal responsibilities to your work
12. design and conduct research to develop your understanding of the field of education
13. demonstrate understanding of and commitment to continued professional learning to improve practice.

If you have studied at the tertiary level you may be eligible for credit for prior studies.credit for prior studies. (http://monash.edu/education/future-students/apply/credit/) Refer to the Early years educationEarly years education (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/early-years-education/ug-specialisation-edu-early-years-education.html) and the Early years and primary educationEarly years and primary education (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/early-years-and-primary-education/ug-specialisation-edu-early-years-and-primary-education.html) entries for specific credit information for these specialisations.

The specialisations in this course are accredited by professional bodies. Refer to Professional recognitionProfessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/edu-04.html) for information.

The course develops through the four themes of Part A. Education studies, Part B. Curriculum studies, Part C. Discipline studies and Part D. Professional studies. The nature and proportion of units required among these themes will differ depending upon your specialisation.

Part A. Education studies

These studies provide the theoretical foundations of education that underpin the teaching and learning of children and young people in varied education settings. You will study contemporary theories of child or adolescent development, focusing on the age range relevant to your specialisation. You will also study sociology, psychology, diversity and inclusion, the broad principles of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, and develop an understanding of the relationship between education and society at local, national and global levels. These studies emphasise educational inquiry and will ensure that your teaching is informed by current research and practice. You will acquire the foundation to move into leadership roles as your career progresses.

Part B. Curriculum studies

These studies develop the knowledge and skills you will need to become a skilled and effective educator who is able to draw on an ever-growing and flexible repertoire of strategies to suit particular children, educational contexts and learning outcomes. You will learn how to design, plan and implement engaging, innovative and productive learning experiences in order to meet diverse learners' needs. You will also develop your own knowledge and skills in key learning areas relevant to the educational level of your specialisation, deepening your understanding of teaching and learning strategies, theories and practices related to the subjects you will be teaching.

Part C. Discipline studies

These studies will develop your content knowledge in the subjects you will be teaching in schools or other education settings. Through a focused sequence of study, you will deepen and advance your knowledge in your teaching specialist areas or in foundational disciplines such as English and literacy or mathematics and numeracy. In the double degree course, your discipline studies are taken within the partner degree course. The disciplines available depend upon your specialisation. For more details refer to the links under 'Specialisations' below.

Part D. Professional studies

These studies will provide you with an understanding of professional identity and leadership as well as professional experience through the completion of supervised placement in settings relevant to your teaching specialisation. Professional experience connects the theoretical components of the other themes with practical aspects of teaching and learning. The number of days of professional experience required for professional registration will depend upon your specialisation. You will also undertake research units to develop your understanding of research principles and methods and the skills and capacities to design and conduct research with some independence.

The course requires the completion of 204 credit points comprising at least 108 points in the education studies, curriculum studies and professional studies themes, and up to 96 points relating to discipline studies, and the additional 'Mandatory requirements' detailed above. For students enrolled in a double degree course, 96 points of discipline studies are completed through the partner degree course.

The course develops through the four themes of: Part A. Education studies, Part B. Curriculum studies, Part C. Discipline studies and Part D. Professional studies. The nature and proportion of units among these themes will differ depending upon your chosen specialisation.

For the units required for each specialisation, refer to the links under 'Specialisations' below. The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d3001.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Specialisations

You must complete one of the following specialisations:

• Early years education (Not available in 2019)
• Early years and primary education
• Primary education
• Primary and secondary education
• Primary and secondary inclusive education
• Primary and secondary health and physical education
• Secondary health and physical education
• Secondary education

You may exit the single or double degree course early and apply to graduate with the following award, provided you have satisfied the following award requirements:

1. Bachelor of Education Studies* after successful completion of 144 credit points of study including:
   • a minimum of 96 credit points of education studies including a minimum of 48 credit points at level 3 or higher

   You may exit a double degree course early and apply to graduate with the following award, provided you have satisfied the following award requirements:

2. Partner degree after successful completion of 144 credit points of study including:
   • fulfilment of all partner degree course requirements
3. Bachelor of Education Studies* and partner degree after successful completion of 192 credit points of study including:
   • a minimum of 96 credit points of education studies including a minimum of 48 credit points at level 3 or higher
   • fulfilment of all partner degree course requirements.

   * This exit award does not qualify graduates to be registered or employed as teachers in Australia. You cannot exit a double degree with a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education or Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education.

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the following master's coursework degrees, and if admitted you may be eligible for credit:

• D6003 Master of Counselling
• D6002 Master of Education
• D6004 Master of Leadership
• D6005 Master of TESOL

If you achieve a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent you may apply for admission to D4004 Graduate Certificate of Educational Research as a pathway to a graduate research course.

Arts at Monash provides a comprehensive gateway to a wide range of fascinating areas of study across the arts, humanities and social sciences. Pair this with the degree in education and you can share that fascination with the next generation of young people, inspiring and engaging young developing minds.

The course is available for either primary or secondary school teaching. Secondary education students will prepare as specialist teachers in two secondary teaching areas, while primary education students will be prepared to teach across the school curriculum but with specialist expertise in one or two fields.

he specialisations in this course are accredited by professional bodies. Refer to Professional recognitionProfessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2018handbooks/undergrad/edu-04.html) for information.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double degree course and receive the awards.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d3002.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 204 points:

1. 108 points must be completed in Parts A, B and D of your chosen specialisation as described below in D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) component.

Refer to D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) single degree entry for the details of the following mandatory course requirements:

• National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
• Professional experience

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in A2000 Bachelor of Arts component, and:

• no more than 36 points can be completed at level 1
• at least 24 points must be completed at level 3

You should seek the advice of the Faculty of Education in choosing your major in the Bachelor of Arts component to ensure that you meet the requirements for registration as a specialist teacher.

Education component

The course develops through the four themes of: Part A. Education studies, Part B. Curriculum studies, Part C. Discipline studies (taken within the partner degree course) and Part D. Professional studies. The nature and proportion of units among these themes will differ depending upon your specialisation. The two specialisations available are:

• Primary education
• Secondary education

Primary Education Specialisation

Part A. Education studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2210 Fostering positive child and adolescent behaviour and development
• EDF2031 Indigenous perspectives on teaching and learning
• EDF3211 Inclusive education: Teaching diverse learners
• EDF3218 Curriculum, assessment and evaluation

Part B. Curriculum studies (54 points)

You must complete:

• EDF2020 English and literacies 1
• EDF2021 Mathematics and numeracy 1
• EDF3021 Mathematics and numeracy 2
• EDF3025 Studies of science, environment and sustainability
• EDF4020 English and literacies 2
• EDF4022 Humanities and social education in the primary years
• EDF4023 Science and technology education in the primary years
• EDF4024 Health and physical education for wellbeing in the primary curriculum
• EDF4026 Arts education in the primary years

Part D. Professional studies (18 points)

You will complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools.

• EDF1053 Primary professional experience 1A (0 points)
• EDF1054 Primary professional experience 1B (0 points)
• EDF2053 Primary professional experience 2A (0 points)
• EDF2054 Primary professional experience 2B (0 points)
• EDF3053 Primary professional experience 3A (0 points)
• EDF3054 Primary professional experience 3B (0 points)
• EDF4006 Transition and professional engagement
• EDF4053 Primary professional experience 4A (0 points)
• EDF4054 Primary professional experience 4B (0 points)
• EDF4100 Researching teaching and learning
• EDF4101 Research project in education

Secondary Education Specialisation

Part A. Education studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2005 Professional responsibilities, practice and relationships
• EDF2007 Adolescent development and learning
• EDF3007 Developing multiple literacies in education
• EDF3009 Schooling, education and equity: Local and global perspectives

Part B. Curriculum studies (54 points)

You must complete:

• EDF2006 Education priorities
• EDF2008 Becoming a specialist teacher
• EDF3010 Curriculum development and innovative practice
• EDF4004 Curriculum, assessment and education policy
• Method unit 1A*
• Method unit 1B*
• Method unit 2A*
• Method unit 2B*
• an undergraduate education elective

* Corresponds to the discipline studies taken in the partner degree. Refer to the secondary specialist/discipline areas, prerequisites, and units.

Part D. Professional studies (18 points)

You will complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary and secondary schools.

• EDF1055 Secondary professional experience 1A (0 points)
• EDF1056 Secondary professional experience 1B (0 points)
• EDF2055 Secondary professional experience 2A (0 points)
• EDF2056 Secondary professional experience 2B (0 points)
• EDF3055 Secondary professional experience 3A (0 points)
• EDF3056 Secondary professional experience 3B (0 points)
• EDF4006 Transition and professional engagement
• EDF4055 Secondary professional experience 4A (0 points)
• EDF4056 Secondary professional experience 4B (0 points)
• EDF4100 Researching teaching and learning
• EDF4101 Research project in education

Arts component

Bachelor of Arts is a comprehensive course and in the double degree course you complete Arts specified study and an Arts listed Major.

Part A. Arts specified study (48 points)

This will expose you to several arts disciplines areas of study contributing breadth to your knowledge of the arts, humanities and social sciences. It will also give you the opportunity to learn about several areas of study before finalising your choice of major and minor.

As a student in the Bachelor of Arts you will have access to the Monash Arts Global Immersion Guarantee - a guaranteed* funded overseas experience to Italy, Indonesia or Malaysia. A new benchmark in globally-focused education, you will have the opportunity to spend two weeks studying overseas, with airfares and acommodation all covered as part of the degree.

*Eligibility requirements apply: First year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Global Studies students (and relevant double degrees) in good academic standing, who have undertaken 24 points of credit (including a minimum of 12 points Arts) and have passed all their Arts units.

You must complete eight units selected from those listed under any major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Arts including at least one arts listed minor (24 points) in an area of study different to your chosen arts major from Part B. A minor requires four units with no more than two units (12 points) at level 1. You may replace the minor with a second arts major by using elective units available in Part A.

It is recommended that you complete level two units in more than one area of arts to give you options for finalising your choice of major at level three.

Part B. Arts listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in one Faculty of Arts listed major area of study. You will learn to critically analyse, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the area of study.

Complete at least one arts listed major. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level one (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level three.

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Minors and majors

• Anthropology
• Archaeology and ancient history
• Behavioural studies
• Bioethics
• Chinese studies
• Communications and media studies
• Criminology
• Digital humanities
• Film and screen studies
• French studies
• German studies
• Global Asia
• History
• Holocaust and genocide studies
• Human geography
• Human rights
• Indigenous cultures and histories
• Indonesian studies
• International relations
• International studies
• Islamic studies
• Italian studies
• Japanese studies
• Jewish studies
• Journalism
• Korean studies
• Linguistics
• Literary studies
• Music
• Musical theatre
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Psychology
• Religious studies
• Sociology
• Spanish and Latin American studies
• Theatre and performance
• Ukrainian studies

Note: Psychology is taught by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with either or both of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Bachelor of Education Studies after successful completion of 144 credit points of study, including a minimum of 96 credit points of education studies and a minimum of 48 credit points at level 3 or higher. Note: This exit award does not qualify graduates to be registered or employed as teachers.
• Bachelor of Arts after successful completion of 144 credit points of study, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Arts
• both awards after successful completion of 192 credit points of study, including the requirements for each award listed above

Note: You cannot exit with a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education or Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education.

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed all of the requirements for the Arts degree including a total of 144 points. The following honours course applies:

• A3701 Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units.

Postgraduate coursework

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) may be eligible for up to 48 points of credit in master's courses offered in the faculty including:

• D6003 Master of Counselling
• D6002 Master of Education (coursework)
• D6004 Master of Leadership
• D6005 Master of TESOL

Postgraduate research

Graduates who achieve an average mark of at least 65 per cent are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate of Educational Research, which can lead to a graduate research course.

In this double degree course you will advance your music skills, engage with the historical, creative, technical and cultural aspects of music, broaden your perspectives on music in the world, and lay the foundations for a highly rewarding career sharing all of this with children and young people as they in turn engage with music.

The course is available for either primary or secondary school teaching. Secondary education students will prepare as specialist music teachers, while primary education students will be prepared to teach across the school curriculum and will also have invaluable specialist expertise in music, making them in great demand.

In music you will develop broad knowledge and will also specialise in one of performance, composition and music technology or ethnomusicology and musicology. You will have a high quality music education, coached to capitalise on your creative potential and to excel, and you will learn how to provide the same for your future students. Your education studies will provide knowledge of how children and young people learn and are taught both generally and in music, and also the skills needed to develop and implement effective learning experiences in music.

The specialisations in this course are accredited by professional bodies. Refer to Professional recognitionProfessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/edu-04.html) for information.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double degree course and receive the awards.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d3004.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 204 points:

1. 108 points must be completed in Parts A, B, C and D of your chosen specialisation as described below in Bachelor of Education (Honours) component.

Refer to D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) single degree entry for the details of the following mandatory course requirements:

• National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
• Professional experience

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, B and C as described below in Bachelor of Music component.

Education component

The course develops through the four themes of: Part A. Education studies, Part B. Curriculum studies, Part C. Discipline studies (taken within the partner degree course) and Part D. Professional studies. The nature and proportion of units among these themes will differ depending upon your specialisation. The two specialisations available are:

• Primary education
• Secondary education

Primary Education Specialisation

Part A. Education studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2210 Fostering positive child and adolescent behaviour and development
• EDF2031 Indigenous perspectives on teaching and learning
• EDF3211 Inclusive education: Teaching diverse learners
• EDF3218 Curriculum, assessment and evaluation

Part B. Curriculum studies (54 points)

You must complete:

• EDF2020 English and literacies 1
• EDF2021 Mathematics and numeracy 1
• EDF3021 Mathematics and numeracy 2
• EDF3025 Studies of science, environment and sustainability
• EDF4020 English and literacies 2
• EDF4022 Humanities and social education in the primary years
• EDF4023 Science and technology education in the primary years
• EDF4024 Health and physical education for wellbeing in the primary curriculum
• EDF4026 Arts education in the primary years

Part D. Professional studies (18 points)

You will complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools.

• EDF1053 Primary professional experience 1A (0 points)
• EDF1054 Primary professional experience 1B (0 points)
• EDF2053 Primary professional experience 2A (0 points)
• EDF2054 Primary professional experience 2B (0 points)
• EDF3053 Primary professional experience 3A (0 points)
• EDF3054 Primary professional experience 3B (0 points)
• EDF4006 Transition and professional engagement
• EDF4053 Primary professional experience 4A (0 points)
• EDF4054 Primary professional experience 4B (0 points)
• EDF4100 Researching teaching and learning
• EDF4101 Research project in education

Secondary Education Specialisation

Part A. Education studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2005 Professional responsibilities, practice and relationships
• EDF2007 Adolescent development and learning
• EDF3007 Developing multiple literacies in education
• EDF3009 Schooling, education and equity: Local and global perspectives

Part B. Curriculum studies (54 points)

You must complete:

• EDF2006 Education priorities
• EDF2008 Becoming a specialist teacher
• EDF3010 Curriculum development and innovative practice
• EDF4004 Curriculum, assessment and education policy
• Method unit 1A*
• Method unit 1B*
• Method unit 2A*
• Method unit 2B*
• an undergraduate education elective

* Corresponds to the discipline studies taken in the partner degree. Refer to the secondary specialist/discipline areas, prerequisites, and units.

Part D. Professional studies (18 points)

You will complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary and secondary schools.

• EDF1055 Secondary professional experience 1A (0 points)
• EDF1056 Secondary professional experience 1B (0 points)
• EDF2055 Secondary professional experience 2A (0 points)
• EDF2056 Secondary professional experience 2B (0 points)
• EDF3055 Secondary professional experience 3A (0 points)
• EDF3056 Secondary professional experience 3B (0 points)
• EDF4006 Transition and professional engagement
• EDF4055 Secondary professional experience 4A (0 points)
• EDF4056 Secondary professional experience 4B (0 points)
• EDF4100 Researching teaching and learning
• EDF4101 Research project in education

Music component

Bachelor of Music is a specialist course that develops through the themes of music specialist study, music theory and ear training, and music context study.

Part A. Music specialist study (36 points)

This sequence of units will provide you with specialist skills to undertake a final examination either through performance with your chief instrument or voice, or through a folio of composition and music technology media or written work. Performance and other applied electives are also available.

You must complete the specified six units for one of the following specialisations. To avoid exceeding the standard three year course duration you must enrol in the music specialist study 1 and 2 units in your first year of study, then progress to the music specialist study 3 to 6 units in the following years. You must pass each unit sequentially.

Composition and music technology

• ATS1046 Composition and music technology 1: Introduction to composition genres
• ATS1047 Composition and music technology 2: Composition and recording materials
• ATS2127 Composition and music technology 3: Composition and mixing techniques
• ATS2128 Composition and music technology 4: Music for screen and other media
• ATS3140 Composition and music technology 5: Interactive composition
• ATS3141 Composition and music technology 6: Final project

Ethnomusicology and musicology

a. One of the following pairs of units:

• ATS1044 Performance 1 and ATS1045 Performance 2
• ATS1046 Composition and music technology 1 and ATS1047 Composition and music technology 2

b. The following units:

• ATS2804 From the erotic to the exotic: Music in the nineteenth century
• ATS2805 Music, identity and place
• ATS3144Not offered in 2019 Music research in the digital age
• ATS3153Not offered in 2019 Music research project

Music performance

• ATS1044 Performance 1
• ATS1045 Performance 2
• ATS2122 Performance 3
• ATS2123 Performance 4
• ATS3136 Performance 5
• ATS3137 Performance 6

Part B. Music theory and ear training (24 points)

This will integrate the development of aural skills with the theoretical understanding of music through listening, analysis, performance, notation and composition.

You must complete:

• ATS1899 Music theory and ear training 1
• ATS1900 Music theory and ear training 2
• ATS2901 Music theory and ear training 3
• ATS2902 Music theory and ear training 4

Part C. Music context studies (36 points)

These studies will expose you to the study of music and music making in various cultural, historical, social and professional settings through introductory units and a capstone experience.

You must complete:

• ATS1345 Music and history
• ATS1346 Music and culture
• ATS2333 Jazz history or ATS2900 Writing about music: Headlines and hashtags or ATS2331Not offered in 2019 Music - overseas study program 1 or ATS2332 Music - overseas study program 2
• ATS2687 The ethnomusicology of improvisation or ATS2060 The art of teaching music performance
• ATS3061 Music in Australia
• ATS3094 The music business: How to be successful in the music industry

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with either or both of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Bachelor of Education Studies after successful completion of 144 credit points of study including a minimum of 96 credit points of education studies and a minimum of 48 credit points at level 3 or higher. Note: This exit award does not qualify graduates to be registered or employed as teachers.
• Bachelor of Music after successful completion of 144 credit points of study, including all of the requirements in Part A, B and C for the Bachelor of Music degree
• both awards after successful completion of 192 credit points of study, including the requirements for each award listed above

Note: You cannot exit with a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education or Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education.

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed all of the requirements for the Music degree including a total of 144 points. The following honours course applies:

• A3702 Bachelor of Music (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units.

Postgraduate coursework

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) may be eligible for up to 48 points of credit in master's courses offered in the faculty including:

• D6003 Master of Counselling
• D6002 Master of Education (coursework)
• D6004 Master of Leadership
• D6005 Master of TESOL

Postgraduate research

If you achieve an average mark of at least 65 per cent you are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate of Educational Research, which can lead to a graduate research course.

This double degree course offers you a high quality education in science and the possibility of a career in science or science education to inspire and engage young developing minds.

The course is available for either primary or secondary school teaching. Secondary education students will prepare as specialist science or mathematics teachers, while primary education students will be prepared to teach across the school curriculum with highly valued specialist expertise in science-related areas. In each case, you might also turn your skills to broader science education contexts such as science communication, museums and publishing.

The specialisations in this course are accredited by professional bodies. Refer to Professional recognitionProfessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/edu-04.html) for information.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double degree course and receive the awards.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d3005.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 204 points:

1. 108 points must be completed in Parts A, B, C and D of your chosen specialisation as described below in the Bachelor of Education (Honours) component.

Refer to D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) single degree entry for the details of the following mandatory course requirements:

• National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
• Professional experience

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, and B as described below in the Bachelor of Science component, of which:

• at least 30 points and no more than 36 points of level 1 units must be completed
• at least 60 points must be completed at levels 2 and 3
• at least 24 points must be completed at level 3
• you must complete the level one sequences at stage one before enrolling in level two science units

You should seek the advice of the Faculty of Education in choosing your major in the Bachelor of Science component to ensure that you meet the requirements for registration as a specialist teacher.

Education component

The course develops through the four themes of: Part A. Education studies, Part B. Curriculum studies, Part C. Discipline studies (taken within the partner degree course), and Part D. Professional studies. The nature and proportion of units among these themes will differ depending upon your specialisation. The two specialisations available are:

• Primary education
• Secondary education

Primary Education Specialisation

Part A. Education studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2210 Fostering positive child and adolescent behaviour and development
• EDF2031 Indigenous perspectives on teaching and learning
• EDF3211 Inclusive education: Teaching diverse learners
• EDF3218 Curriculum, assessment and evaluation

Part B. Curriculum studies (54 points)

You must complete:

• EDF2020 English and literacies 1
• EDF2021 Mathematics and numeracy 1
• EDF3021 Mathematics and numeracy 2
• EDF3025 Studies of science, environment and sustainability
• EDF4020 English and literacies 2
• EDF4022 Humanities and social education in the primary years
• EDF4023 Science and technology education in the primary years
• EDF4024 Health and physical education for wellbeing in the primary curriculum
• EDF4026 Arts education in the primary years

Part D. Professional studies (18 points)

You will complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools.

• EDF1053 Primary professional experience 1A (0 points)
• EDF1054 Primary professional experience 1B (0 points)
• EDF2053 Primary professional experience 2A (0 points)
• EDF2054 Primary professional experience 2B (0 points)
• EDF3053 Primary professional experience 3A (0 points)
• EDF3054 Primary professional experience 3B (0 points)
• EDF4006 Transition and professional engagement
• EDF4053 Primary professional experience 4A (0 points)
• EDF4054 Primary professional experience 4B (0 points)
• EDF4100 Researching teaching and learning
• EDF4101 Research project in education

Secondary Education Specialisation

Part A. Education studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2005 Professional responsibilities, practice and relationships
• EDF2007 Adolescent development and learning
• EDF3007 Developing multiple literacies in education
• EDF3009 Schooling, education and equity: Local and global perspectives

Part B. Curriculum studies (54 points)

You must complete:

• EDF2006 Education priorities
• EDF2008 Becoming a specialist teacher
• EDF3010 Curriculum development and innovative practice
• EDF4004 Curriculum, assessment and education policy
• Method unit 1A*
• Method unit 1B*
• Method unit 2A*
• Method unit 2B*
• an undergraduate education elective

* Corresponds to the discipline studies taken in the partner degree. Refer to the secondary specialist/discipline areas, prerequisites, and units.

Part D. Professional studies (18 points)

You will complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary and secondary schools.

• EDF1055 Secondary professional experience 1A (0 points)
• EDF1056 Secondary professional experience 1B (0 points)
• EDF2055 Secondary professional experience 2A (0 points)
• EDF2056 Secondary professional experience 2B (0 points)
• EDF3055 Secondary professional experience 3A (0 points)
• EDF3056 Secondary professional experience 3B (0 points)
• EDF4006 Transition and professional engagement
• EDF4055 Secondary professional experience 4A (0 points)
• EDF4056 Secondary professional experience 4B (0 points)
• EDF4100 Researching teaching and learning
• EDF4101 Research project in education

Science component

Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course and it will provide you with a broad, general science education, as well as specialist training in one or more science disciplines.

Part A. Science specified study (48 points)

Although the requirements in Part A appear to exceed 48 points, a level 1 sequence is typically counted towards your major (Part B) and not towards Part A.

You must complete:

Level 1 sequences

a. At least two level 1 approved science sequencesapproved science sequences (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/sci-level-1-sequences.html) (24 points)

Normally, the units in a level 1 sequence are required for the completion of a related minor or major. The choice of level 1 sequences will influence your choice of level 2 and level 3 units and will lay the foundation for your major.

Mathematics and statistics unit

b. At least one of the following level 1 mathematics or statistics units (6 points) if not already taken as part of a level 1 approved sequence:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1035 Techniques for modelling (advanced)
• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science

Note 1: The unit required in b. will depend on your mathematics background and interests.

SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning and STA1010 Statistical methods for science

• Recommended for students planning to study areas where experimental design and data analysis skills are particularly important, such as the life sciences. SCI1020 is for students without a strong mathematics background, while STA1010 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 (or equivalent).

MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling

• Recommended for students with an interest in mathematics and/or physics. MTH1020 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods (or equivalent). MTH1030 requires students to have studied VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) or MTH1020.

Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject

• could replace the unit MTH1030 with the advanced version MTH1035, and should seek permission to enrol in this unit at the Science Student ServicesScience Student Services (https://www.monash.edu/science/current-students/help-and-support) office.

Additional level 1 units

c. Any additional level 1 units required to take the total level 1 science listed units to either 30 or 36 points. Level 1 science listed units are chosen from units listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Science or level 1 mathematics and statistics units listed above or from the following:

• MTH1010 Functions and their applications
• SCI1200 Humans, evolution and modern society
• SCI1300 Climate change: From science to society
• SCI1800 The sustainable planet

Level 2/3 units

d. One unit (6 points) from:

• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication
• SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication (advanced)

e. Any additional units required to make the total level 2 and 3 Bachelor of Science listed units to at least 60 points (inclusive of the unit in d. and the units in your major in Part B), with at least 24 points at level 3, chosen from:

• SCI2400 From Galileo to GPS: How astronomy shapes our lives
• SCI3910 Schools science project
• SCI3920 Science internship
• SCI3930 Career skills for scientists
• units listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in S2000 Bachelor of Science

Part B. Science listed major (48 points)

You must complete one science listed major from those listed below. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level 1 (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level 3. You may replace the major with an extended major by using the elective units available in Part A.

It is recommended that you consider completing level 2 units in more than one area of science to maximise your choice of major at level 3.

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Minors, majors and extended majors

• Applied mathematics
• Astrophysics
• Atmospheric science
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Computational science
• Developmental biology
• Earth science
• Ecology and conservation biology
• Environmental science
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• Genetics
• Geographical science
• Human pathology
• Immunology
• Mathematical statistics
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Molecular biology
• Pharmacology
• Physics
• Physiology
• Plant sciences
• Psychology
• Pure mathematics
• Zoology

Note: Psychology is taught by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

Refer also to the table of minors and majors by campusminors and majors by campus (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/sci-bsc-minor-major-extended-major.html) which details if an area of study is available as a minor, major or extended major.

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with either or both of the following, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Bachelor of Education Studies after successful completion of 144 points of study, including a minimum of 96 points of education studies and a minimum of 48 points at level 3 or higher. Note: This exit award does not qualify you to be registered or employed as a teacher.
• Bachelor of Science after successful completion of 144 points of study, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Science degree.
• Both of the awards listed above after successful completion of 192 points of study.

Note: You cannot exit with a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education or Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education.

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed all of the requirements for the Science degree including a total of 144 points. The following honours course applies:

• S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units. Science students should refer to the honours prerequisites tablehonours prerequisites table (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/science-honours-prerequisites.pdf).

Graduate coursework

If you successfully complete the Bachelor of Science may proceed to:

• S5003 Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Malaysia only)
• S6000 Master of Science
• S6001 Master of Financial Mathematics*
• S6002 Master of Environment and Sustainability**
• S6003 Master of Mathematics

* If you completed a major in applied mathematics, financial and insurance mathematics, mathematical statistics, mathematics or pure mathematics you are eligible to receive 24 points of credit towards this course.

** If you completed a major in a cognate discipline including business, environmental science, humanities, science or social sciences you are eligible to receive 24 points of credit towards this course.

If you are a graduate of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) you may be eligible for up to 48 points of credit in the master's courses offered in the faculty including:

• D6003 Master of Counselling
• D6002 Master of Education (coursework)
• D6004 Master of Leadership
• D6005 Master of TESOL

Postgraduate research

If you achieve an average mark of at least 65 per cent you are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate of Educational Research, which can lead to a graduate research course.

Share your artistic passion and creativity with children and young people in this double degree course combining visual arts with education.

The course is available for either primary or secondary school teaching. Secondary education students will prepare as specialist teachers of art, while primary education students will be prepared to teach across the school curriculum but with specialist expertise in art.

You will investigate the broader function of the visual arts in society today, learn from active visual-art practitioners and develop your own skills and creativity as you rotate through a range of workshops including painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture.

Education study complements this with the knowledge and skills of how young people learn and are taught both generally and within the visual arts. Taken together they open up a wide range of career opportunities.

The specialisations in this course are accredited by professional bodies. Refer to Professional recognitionProfessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/edu-04.html) for information.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double degree course and receive the awards.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d3006.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 204 points:

1. 108 points must be completed in Parts A, B and D of your chosen specialisation as described below in the Bachelor of Education (Honours) component.

Refer to D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) single degree entry for the details of the following mandatory course requirements:

• National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
• Professional experience

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A, B, C and D as described below in the Bachelor of Fine Art component, and:

• the specialisation completed must be visual arts
• no more than 36 points can be completed at level 1
• at least 24 points must be completed at level 3

Education component

The course develops through the four themes of: Part A. Education studies, Part B. Curriculum studies, Part C. Discipline studies (taken within the partner degree course), and Part D. Professional studies. The nature and proportion of units among these themes will differ depending upon your specialisation. The two specialisations available are:

• Primary education
• Secondary education

Primary Education Specialisation

Part A. Education studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2210 Fostering positive child and adolescent behaviour and development
• EDF2031 Indigenous perspectives on teaching and learning
• EDF3211 Inclusive education: Teaching diverse learners
• EDF3218 Curriculum, assessment and evaluation

Part B. Curriculum studies (54 points)

You must complete:

• EDF2020 English and literacies 1
• EDF2021 Mathematics and numeracy 1
• EDF3021 Mathematics and numeracy 2
• EDF3025 Studies of science, environment and sustainability
• EDF4020 English and literacies 2
• EDF4022 Humanities and social education in the primary years
• EDF4023 Science and technology education in the primary years
• EDF4024 Health and physical education for wellbeing in the primary curriculum
• EDF4026 Arts education in the primary years

Part D. Professional studies (18 points)

You will complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools.

• EDF1053 Primary professional experience 1A (0 points)
• EDF1054 Primary professional experience 1B (0 points)
• EDF2053 Primary professional experience 2A (0 points)
• EDF2054 Primary professional experience 2B (0 points)
• EDF3053 Primary professional experience 3A (0 points)
• EDF3054 Primary professional experience 3B (0 points)
• EDF4006 Transition and professional engagement
• EDF4053 Primary professional experience 4A (0 points)
• EDF4054 Primary professional experience 4B (0 points)
• EDF4100 Researching teaching and learning
• EDF4101 Research project in education

Secondary Education Specialisation

Part A. Education studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2005 Professional responsibilities, practice and relationships
• EDF2007 Adolescent development and learning
• EDF3007 Developing multiple literacies in education
• EDF3009 Schooling, education and equity: Local and global perspectives

Part B. Curriculum studies (54 points)

You must complete:

• EDF2006 Education priorities
• EDF2008 Becoming a specialist teacher
• EDF3010 Curriculum development and innovative practice
• EDF4004 Curriculum, assessment and education policy
• Method unit 1A*
• Method unit 1B*
• Method unit 2A*
• Method unit 2B*
• an undergraduate education elective

* Corresponds to the discipline studies taken in the partner degree. Refer to the secondary specialist/discipline areas, prerequisites, and units.

Part D. Professional studies (18 points)

You will complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary and secondary schools.

• EDF1055 Secondary professional experience 1A (0 points)
• EDF1056 Secondary professional experience 1B (0 points)
• EDF2055 Secondary professional experience 2A (0 points)
• EDF2056 Secondary professional experience 2B (0 points)
• EDF3055 Secondary professional experience 3A (0 points)
• EDF3056 Secondary professional experience 3B (0 points)
• EDF4006 Transition and professional engagement
• EDF4055 Secondary professional experience 4A (0 points)
• EDF4056 Secondary professional experience 4B (0 points)
• EDF4100 Researching teaching and learning
• EDF4101 Research project in education

Fine art component (visual arts specialisation)

Bachelor of Fine Art is a specialist course that develops through theme studies in history and theory, drawing, and fine art knowledge and practice. In the visual arts specialisation, these will come together in the form of a graduand exhibition normally developed during the final two studio units in the course.

Visual arts specialisation

Part A. History and theory studies (24 points)

History and theory units will equip you with the skills necessary to research fine arts issues and provide the research methods relevant to your studio or workshop practice. They will enable you to contextualise your own practice and communicate ideas and strategies. Through the prism of history, as well as reference to bodies of knowledge relevant to cultural production, you will begin to situate the place of fine art in society.

You must complete:

• AHT1101 Introduction to visual culture in art, design and architecture
• AHT1102 Modernism and the avant-garde
• AHT2102 International art 1945-1990
• one additional unit (6 points) from art history and theory AHT-coded units listed above or any other AHT unit as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on admission to the unit

Part B. Drawing foundation (6 points)

This will assist you to develop the perceptual, practical and intellectual skills required by art, design and architecture students in the discipline of drawing.

You must complete:

• DWG1201 Drawing 1

Part C. Fine art knowledge and practice (66 points)

Through this component of the course you will develop key skills and concepts particular to the visual arts specialisation. Through lectures and seminars, studios or practice driven workshops, you will develop the capacity for independent cultural production within fine art and related fields.

Interdisciplinary skills and understanding will be explored, as well as critical thinking. Students specialising in visual arts will engage with and integrate specific professional fields from related areas into their practice.

You must complete:

• VPR1011 Visual practices 1
• VPR1012 Visual practices 2
• VPR1113 Research practices
• VPR2011 Professional practice
• VPR2012 Research practices advanced
• VPR3011 Professional practice advanced
• VPR3012 Visual practices 3 (12 points)

and three units (18 points) from the following fine art workshops in drawing, film, glass, jewellery, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture:

• DWG2501 Drawing: Landscape, space and environment
• DWG2504 Drawing: Advanced studies 1
• DWG2506Not offered in 2019 Drawing: Social based strategies
• DWG2507 Drawing: Conceptual studies 1
• DWG2508 Drawing: Conceptual studies 2
• DWG2509 Drawing: The body 1
• DWG2511 Drawing: Anatomy 1
• DWG3516 Drawing: Anatomy 2
• DWG3518 Drawing: Advanced studies 2
• DWG3519 Drawing: The body 2
• FNA2003 3D digital modelling for artists
• FNA2903 Art and design in film
• FNA3903 Film practice
• GLS1211 Contemporary glass practices
• GLS2213 Contemporary glass sculpture
• JWL1311 Jewellery practice and theory 1
• JWL1312 Jewellery practice and theory 2
• JWL2313 Jewellery practice and theory 3
• JWL2314 Jewellery practice and theory 4
• PHO1203 Photographic imaging
• PHO1204 Digital imaging for contemporary art
• PHO2202Not offered in 2019 Advanced digital photography
• PHO2204 Video art and the moving image 1
• PHO2207 Photographic processes
• PHO2208 Photo light studio
• PRM1001 The contemporary print: Etching and relief printmaking
• PRM1511 Artists' books
• PRM2401 Screenprinting and the contemporary poster
• PRM2512 Artists' books 2
• PTG1001 Painting introduction: Materials and methods
• PTG2031 Abstraction and non-objective painting
• PTG2032 Painting: Installation and the expanded field
• PTG2033 Representational painting: Narrative and figuration
• PTG2034Not offered in 2019 Sound in the space of art
• PTG2035 Interventions: Feminist and conceptual practices
• SCU1021 Contemporary casting
• SCU1022 Sculptural construction: Woodworking and welding
• SCU2021Not offered in 2019 Advanced moulding and casting
• SCU2022Not offered in 2019 Site specificity: Sculptural and installation interventions

Part D. Occupational health and safety study (0 points)

You must complete:

• OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with either or both of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Bachelor of Education Studies after successful completion of 144 credit points of study including a minimum of 96 credit points of education studies and a minimum of 48 credit points at level 3 or higher. Note: This exit award does not qualify graduates to be registered or employed as teachers.
• Bachelor of Visual Art after successful completion of 144 credit points of study, including all of the requirements in Part A, B and C for the specialisation.
• both awards after successful completion of 192 credit points of study, including the requirements for each award listed above

Note: You cannot exit with a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education or Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education.

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed all of the requirements for the Fine Art degree including a total of 144 points. The following honours course applies:

• F3701 Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. This sometimes also means you need to have completed specific units.

Postgraduate coursework

If you are a graduate of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) you may be eligible for up to 48 points of credit in the master's courses offered in the faculty including:

• D6003 Master of Counselling
• D6002 Master of Education (coursework)
• D6004 Master of Leadership
• D6005 Master of TESOL

Postgraduate research

If you achieve an average mark of at least 65 per cent you are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate of Educational Research, which can lead to a graduate research course.

This double degree course enables you to combine your interest in the world of business with your desire to build the future through education.

The course is available for either primary or secondary school teaching. Secondary education students will prepare as specialist teachers in accounting, economics or management studies, while primary education students will be prepared to teach across the school curriculum with an accompanying in-depth knowledge of business.

Either way you will acquire the business savvy that is increasingly important in the school sectors both as part of the school curriculum and in leading and managing schools.

The specialisations in this course are accredited by professional bodies. Refer to Professional recognitionProfessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2018handbooks/undergrad/edu-04.html) for information.

The requirements below detail what you must study in order to complete this double degree course and receive the awards.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d3007.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified. You must complete 204 points:

1. 108 points must be completed in Parts A, B, C and D of your chosen specialisation as described below in the Bachelor of Education (Honours) component

Refer to D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) single degree entry for the details of the following mandatory course requirements:

• National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
• Professional experience

2. 96 points must be completed in Parts A and B as described below in the Bachelor of Business component.

You should seek the advice of the Faculty of Education in choosing your major in the Bachelor of Business component, to ensure that you meet the requirements for registration as a specialist teacher.

Education component

The course develops through the four themes of: Part A. Education studies, Part B. Curriculum studies, Part C. Discipline studies (taken within the partner degree course) and Part D. Professional studies. The nature and proportion of units among these themes will differ depending upon your specialisation. The two specialisations available are:

• Primary education
• Secondary education

Primary Education specialisation

Part A. Education studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2210 Fostering positive child and adolescent behaviour and development
• EDF2031 Indigenous perspectives on teaching and learning
• EDF3211 Inclusive education: Teaching diverse learners
• EDF3218 Curriculum, assessment and evaluation

Part B. Curriculum studies (54 points)

You must complete:

• EDF2020 English and literacies 1
• EDF2021 Mathematics and numeracy 1
• EDF3021 Mathematics and numeracy 2
• EDF3025 Studies of science, environment and sustainability
• EDF4020 English and literacies 2
• EDF4022 Humanities and social education in the primary years
• EDF4023 Science and technology education in the primary years
• EDF4024 Health and physical education for wellbeing in the primary curriculum
• EDF4026 Arts education in the primary years

Part D. Professional studies (18 points)

You will complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools.

• EDF1053 Primary professional experience 1A (0 points)
• EDF1054 Primary professional experience 1B (0 points)
• EDF2053 Primary professional experience 2A (0 points)
• EDF2054 Primary professional experience 2B (0 points)
• EDF3053 Primary professional experience 3A (0 points)
• EDF3054 Primary professional experience 3B (0 points)
• EDF4006 Transition and professional engagement
• EDF4053 Primary professional experience 4A (0 points)
• EDF4054 Primary professional experience 4B (0 points)
• EDF4100 Researching teaching and learning
• EDF4101 Research project in education

Secondary Education specialisation

Part A. Education studies (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF1303 Understanding learning and learners
• EDF1304 Understanding teaching for learning
• EDF2005 Professional responsibilities, practice and relationships
• EDF2007 Adolescent development and learning
• EDF3007 Developing multiple literacies in education
• EDF3009 Schooling, education and equity: Local and global perspectives

Part B. Curriculum studies (54 points)

You must complete:

• EDF2006 Education priorities
• EDF2008 Becoming a specialist teacher
• EDF3010 Curriculum development and innovative practice
• EDF4004 Curriculum, assessment and education policy
• Method unit 1A*
• Method unit 1B*
• Method unit 2A*
• Method unit 2B*
• an undergraduate education elective

* Corresponds to the discipline studies taken in the partner degree. Refer to the secondary specialist/discipline areas, prerequisites and units.

Part D. Professional studies (18 points)

You will complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary and secondary schools.

• EDF1055 Secondary professional experience 1A (0 points)
• EDF1056 Secondary professional experience 1B (0 points)
• EDF2055 Secondary professional experience 2A (0 points)
• EDF2056 Secondary professional experience 2B (0 points)
• EDF3055 Secondary professional experience 3A (0 points)
• EDF3056 Secondary professional experience 3B (0 points)
• EDF4006 Transition and professional engagement
• EDF4055 Secondary professional experience 4A (0 points)
• EDF4056 Secondary professional experience 4B (0 points)
• EDF4100 Researching teaching and learning
• EDF4101 Research project in education

Business component

Bachelor of Business is a comprehensive course, designed to provide you with a high-level skill in a range of key business disciplines.

Part A. Business specified study (48 points)

This will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of business and expose you to several business disciplines. It will contribute breadth to your knowledge of business and develop your understanding of multi-disciplinary decision making in organisations. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about each discipline before finalising your choice of major.

Students complete:

a. The following seven units (42 points):

• ACF1100 Introduction to financial accounting or ACF1200 Accounting for managers
• BFF1001 Foundations of finance
• BTF1010 Business law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETF1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

b. One capstone, project, international or internship experience unit (minimum 6 points) chosen from the units listed below.

Students completing a major in accounting do not complete this section. The following units meet this course requirement: ACF3100/ACC3100 Advanced financial accounting and ACF3200/ACC3200 Management accounting.

Note: Students may undertake a 12 point unit, however this will remove the option of undertaking an elective unit.

Capstone unit

• BEX3000 Current issues in business
• BEX3150 Sustainability practice and organisations
• BEX3300 Business and design

Corporate project

• BEX3350 Industry project
• BEX3450 Industry project (12 points)
• BEX3550 Industry project (24 points)

International experience

• ACX3500 International study program in accounting
• BEX3622 Issues in global business
• BEX3722 Engaging with international business - Australia
• BEX3723 Engaging with international business - North America
• BEX3724 Engaging with international business - Asia
• BEX3725 Engaging with international business - Europe
• BEX3728Not offered in 2019 Engaging with international business (12 points)
• BFX3871 International study program in banking and finance
• BSA3004 Innovation and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley
• MKX3521 Global study programs in marketing

Internships

• BEX3006/BEX3106 Industry placement
• BEX3012/BEX3112 Industry placement (12 points)
• BEX3024 Industry placement (24 points)
• MKX3631 Marketing internship

Part B. Business listed major (48 points)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your major area of study.

Complete at least one business listed major. A major requires eight units with no more than two units (12 points) at level 1 and at least three units (18 points) at level 3.

Depending on the major you choose, you may have already studied one of the required units as part of your business specified study. If so, you must complete an additional business unit offered on your campus of enrolment to have at least 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

If you intend to undertake an honours year, you should ensure you complete the specific units required for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Majors and minors

• Accounting
• Banking and finance
• Business law
• Business management
• Business statistics
• Economics and business strategy
• Human resource management
• International business
• Marketing
• Taxation

Refer also to the table of majors and minorsmajors and minors (http://monash.edu/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/bus-minor-major-extended-major-specialisation.html).

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with either or both of the following, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Bachelor of Education Studies after successful completion of 144 credit points of study, including a minimum of 96 credit points of education studies and a minimum of 48 credit points at level 3 or higher. Note: This exit award does not qualify you to be registered or employed as a teacher.
• Bachelor of Business after successful completion of 144 credit points of study, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Business.
• both of the awards listed above after successful completion of 192 credit points of study.

You cannot exit with a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education or Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education.

Honours

You may be eligible to apply for a one-year honours course once you have successfully completed all of the requirements for the Business degree including a total of 144 points. The following honours course applies:

• B3701 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

You are usually eligible to apply for honours if you achieve a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level 3. In addition, some majors require particular units to be taken for admission to honours. The details are provided with the requirements for each major to which this applies.

Postgraduate coursework

If you are a graduate of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) you may be eligible for up to 48 points of credit in master's courses offered in the faculty including:

• D6003 Master of Counselling
• D6002 Master of Education (coursework)
• D6004 Master of Leadership
• D6005 Master of TESOL

Postgraduate research

If you achieve an average mark of at least 65 per cent you are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate of Educational Research, which can lead to a graduate research course.

This course is designed for students with a first qualification in a discipline other than education. It orientates learners to the education discipline. It provides you with an understanding of concepts and contemporary issues in education and of educational contexts and systems, locally and globally. It develops knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical and professional debates in specialist areas within the field of education and locates these within contemporary research. Completion of this course positions you to pursue education-related careers and/or further study in education.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. acquire knowledge of foundational concepts and knowledge traditions in education
2. develop an understanding of recent issues and debates in policy and practice in education
3. apply critical perspectives in their evaluation of substantive and contemporary issues and ideas in education
4. demonstrate analytical skills in evaluating, synthesising and communicating academic concepts through learning and assessment tasks
5. build confidence in academic literacy and demonstrate engagement at an advanced academic level.

The course consists of two units which develop your understanding of concepts and contemporary issues in education and of educational contexts and systems, locally and globally, and your knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical and professional debates in specialist areas within the field of education, and locates these within contemporary research.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d4001.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

This course comprises 24 credit points structured into two units, each of 12 points.

You must complete:*

• EDF4610 Interacting with research in education contexts
• EDF4611 Investigating education issues in global contexts

* Note: Where circumstances necessitate, alternative units may be taken with the approval of the faculty.

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the following master's coursework degrees, and if admitted you may be eligible for credit:

• D6003 Master of Counselling
• D6002 Master of Education
• D6004 Master of Leadership
• D6005 Master of TESOL

This course is designed for students with a first qualification in the education discipline who wish to pursue learning that will allow them to generate new knowledge and understanding through educational research. It orientates you to educational research and provides you with an understanding of educational research methodologies and research design. You apply this understanding through the design and implementation of a research project which demonstrates capacity to undertake and communicate research synthesis, analysis and evaluation.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. evaluate educational research with an understanding of the range of research methodologies it exemplifies
2. define an issue in education and plan an investigable research project
3. design a project demonstrating understanding of a research methodology, its relevance to a project and ethical implications
4. undertake a significant research project in education
5. communicate the results of the research project and demonstrate the capacity to adhere to the conventions of research
6. synthesise and communicate ideas at an advanced academic level.

The course consists of two units which will orient you to educational research and provide you with an understanding of educational research approaches and methodologies. You will apply this understanding in the implementation of a research project. It is through this project, leading to a research report of 10,000 words, that you will demonstrate your capacity to undertake and communicate high level research synthesis, analysis and evaluation.

The course comprises 24 points structured into two units, each of 12 points.

You must complete:

• EDF5613 Research approaches in education
• EDF5614 Research project in education

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d4004.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a higher degree by research:

• If you achieve a minimum mark of 70% in each unit you may apply for admission to 0079 Doctor of Philosophy.
• If you achieve a minimum mark of 65% in each unit you may apply for admission to 3204 Master of Education.

Successful completion of this course may also provide a pathway to the following master's coursework degrees, and if admitted, you may be eligible for credit:

• D6003 Master of Counselling
• D6002 Master of Education
• D6004 Master of Leadership
• D6005 Master of TESOL

This course is intended for educators who wish to practise or extend their capacity as a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) educator. It will build your capacity to lead and support quality STEM education and inspire your engagement with STEM disciplines. You will develop a sound understanding of concepts and contemporary issues in STEM education, contexts and systems, locally and globally, and of the major theoretical and professional debates in STEM education as located within contemporary research. This will include policy development issues, content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge, in addition to the leadership skills and research skills that inform and enhance the learning of STEM. Through educational research and practice, you will focus on building STEM capabilities to meet future workforce demands.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course, it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate an advanced, critical and integrated understanding of the contributions of STEM knowledge and skills to society and the future workforce
2. demonstrate expertise in STEM education utilising broad and deep content, pedagogy and pedagogical content knowledge to foster learning in STEM for diverse learners
3. demonstrate advanced cognitive skills in evaluating and synthesising complex information in relation to STEM teaching and learning, communicating the results and applying them to challenging practical contexts
4. utilise enhanced research and leadership skills to develop sustainable action plans for the engagement of learners in STEM education.

The course consists of four units. Across these four units, you will consider contemporary issues in the study of STEM education from the dual perspectives of STEM as:

• a set of particular disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
• representing a collective way of thinking and acting that fosters critical thinking, problem solving, creative thinking, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Together, the four units establish why and how STEM knowledge and skills are fundamental to society and the future workforce; engage you with innovative pedagogies such as virtual classrooms, online, outreach and traditional face-to-face pedagogies; enable you to interrogate these for their learning appropriateness; and build your capacities in the digital technologies essential to engagement in STEM fields. In the final unit, you will examine how learners experience successful implementation of authentic STEM education. Utilising the knowledge, skills and capabilities developed in the first three units, you will critically examine the use of these elements in contemporary STEM settings, thus enhancing your opportunities to engage in authentic STEM practices as an educator.

The course comprises 24 points.

Units are 6 credit points, unless stated otherwise.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d4005.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

You must complete:

• EDF5301 Introduction to STEM education
• EDF5302 Content, pedagogy and pedagogical content knowledge in STEM education
• EDF5303 Digital foundations of STEM education
• EDF5304 Contemporary practices of STEM education

This course provides a pathway to the following master's coursework degrees, and if admitted you may be eligible for credit:

• D6002 Master of Education
• D6004 Master of Leadership

This course is restricted to approved cohorts only.

This course equips aspiring school principals with the professional knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to become effective school leaders. It is targeted at high-potential leaders within Victorian government schools who are on the cusp of applying for their first principal position. The course is guided by the Australian Professional Standard for PrincipalsAustralian Professional Standard for Principals (https://www.aitsl.edu.au/lead-develop/understand-the-principal-standard) and the Victorian Government's Framework for Improving Student OutcomesVictorian Government's Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/educationstate/Pages/outcomes.aspx).

Through the course, you will develop and demonstrate excellence in leading teaching and learning and a high-level capacity to build positive climates and community engagement in learning. The course facilitates the aspiring school leader's development of self, with and through others; builds school leaders to lead learning by creating a student-centred learning environment; and optimises a school leader's engagement with research and enquiry to lead school improvement through innovation and change.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html), the Australian Professional Standard for PrincipalsAustralian Professional Standard for Principals (https://www.aitsl.edu.au/lead-develop/understand-the-principal-standard) and the Victorian Government's Framework for Improving Student OutcomesVictorian Government's Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/educationstate/Pages/outcomes.aspx).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. develop and reflect on your personal leadership, recognise empathy, resilience and wellbeing as components of effective leadership and demonstrate openness to their ongoing professional learning
2. use deep knowledge of teaching and learning to initiate, support and evaluate strategies for pedagogical change and school improvement
3. lead the development and communication of a compelling vision and strategic plan that motivates others
4. initiate improvement through innovation and change, and lead the development of an adult learning, collaborative and accountable culture within a school
5. build and maintain relational trust with staff, parents and students in order to strengthen teaching and learning
6. analyse, appraise and synthesise data and evidence from varied sources
7. implement strategic resource management to drive improved performance and productivity in school settings
8. recognise the need to engage the wider community, education systems and sectors in fostering student-centred learning.

This course consists of coursework and a leadership project.

You must complete:

• EDF5307Not offered in 2019 Leading schools 1 (6 points)*
• EDF5308 Leading schools 2 (12 points)
• EDF5309 Education leadership project (6 points)

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d4007.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

* Approved cohorts receive credit for this unit.

This course provides a pathway to the following master's coursework degrees, and if admitted you may be eligible for credit:

• D6003 Master of Counselling
• D6002 Master of Education
• D6004 Master of Leadership
• D6005 Master of TESOL

This course provides advanced study of the discipline of psychology, advanced research training and an introduction to psychological practice through studies in developmental psychology, counselling, psychological assessment and intervention, and ethical and professional issues in psychological practice.

Acknowledged as the equivalent of an honours degree course, the content is recognised as the fourth year of preparation for those wanting to pursue advanced postgraduate training at master's or doctoral level, and for those seeking to undertake supervised psychological practice after completing this course.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. add to the understanding of psychology through scientific research which includes critically reviewing pertinent literature and identifying research problems, developing and carrying out research utilising methods of analysis commonly encountered in psychology and communicating the findings in a manner consistent with discipline-specific requirements
2. describe, explain and discuss the purpose of legislation relating to the research and practice of psychology and how to comply with such legislation and show an appreciation of the role of ethics in maintaining the integrity and cohesiveness of the profession
3. demonstrate an understanding of the scientist practitioner model across a range of areas of psychological practice
4. critically evaluate, appraise and discuss contemporary issues in psychology and understand the importance of maintaining competence in the field through ongoing professional development.

Credit may be awarded for successful completion of units undertaken as part of a fourth year in psychology approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

The requirements for registration as a psychologist are determined by the Psychology Board of AustraliaPsychology Board of Australia (http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/) (PsyBA) under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. A minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required for an individual to become eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia. You can read more about the various pathways to registration on the Australian Psychological SocietyAustralian Psychological Society (https://www.psychology.org.au/Default.aspx) (APS) website.

The Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology provides an Australian Psychology Accreditation CouncilAustralian Psychology Accreditation Council (https://www.psychologycouncil.org.au/) APAC-accredited fourth-year qualification in psychology and is approved as a program of study in psychology by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Graduates qualify for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (Assoc. MAPS).

The course is structured in two parts, Part A. Professional studies in psychology and Part B. Research program in psychology.

Part A. Professional studies in psychology (24 points)

These studies are based on a scientist practitioner model and provide the advanced psychology studies needed in order to progress to postgraduate training in psychology. You will learn about individual differences and their assessment and the ethical, legal and social issues involved in psychological practice. You also advance your understanding of counselling psychology and have the opportunity to focus on an area of interest such as applied behaviour analysis or developmental psychology.

Part B. Research program in psychology (24 points)

You will undertake a study program in statistics and research design and, under the guidance of a staff member, plan an independent research project. This project involves designing, gaining ethical approval for data collection or use, data gathering, data entry and analysis using appropriate statistical techniques or methodologies, and preparing a research report and literature review according to the specifications of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA).

The course comprises 48 points structured into two parts: Part A. Professional studies in psychology (24 points) and Part B. Research program in psychology (24 points).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d5002.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Professional studies in psychology (24 points)

You must complete:

• EDF4601 Ethics and professional issues
• EDF4602 Psychological assessment
• EDF4605 Introduction to counselling psychology

and one of

• EDF4599 Positive psychology in professional practice
• EDF4600 Interventions across the lifespan

Part B. Research program in psychology (24 points)

You must complete:

• EDF4604 Research project (24 points)

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a higher degree by research:

• If you achieve a weighted average mark of at least 70% and a minimum mark of 70% in EDF4604 (Research project) you may apply for admission to 0079 Doctor of Philosophy.
• If you achieve a weighted average mark of at least 65% and a minimum mark of 65% in EDF4604 (Research project) you may apply for admission to 3204 Master of Education.

Successful completion of this course may also provide a pathway to the following master's by coursework degrees:

• If you achieve a weighted average mark of at least 70% you may apply for admission to D6007 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology.
• If you achieve a weighted average mark of at least 65% you may apply for admission to D6008 Master of Professional Psychology.

This course prepares graduates for a career as a skilled, critical and effective educator in the early childhood sector, primary schools, secondary schools, or a combination of these. The course is designed for those with an undergraduate degree in any discipline who want to gain a teaching qualification.

You will build a high level of expertise in one of five specialisations:

• Early years education
• Early years and primary education
• Primary education
• Primary and secondary education
• Secondary education.

The course will prepare you for teaching in an increasingly diverse, complex and changing world. You will engage with contemporary ideas and practices and learn how to foster the learning of children and young people with varied needs. This will enable you to develop your students' creative, intellectual, physical, personal and social capabilities.

While learning to handle the complex nature of teaching, you will develop the specific professional knowledge and teaching skills needed to engage students of various ages and developmental stages with particular school subjects. Professional experience offered throughout the course in urban, rural, remote or international locations and education settings will build your knowledge of teaching and learning. As a result, you will become a thoughtful, effective and inclusive educator, able to design learning experiences that ensure your future students have the right balance of challenge and support to progress in areas such as the arts and music, English, mathematics, civics and citizenship, physical education, health and wellbeing, science and humanities.

The Master of Teaching prepares professional educators for the global workforce. As a graduate of the course, you will have a strong base for decision making within your practice and be in a position to establish yourself as a leader of the future.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate advanced skills, knowledge and capabilities relevant to their specialisation and disciplines
2. understand and engage with education policy, theories, legislation and research, and apply these to pedagogical practice
3. understand, design and implement relevant curriculum and pedagogy that responds to learners in Australian and international contexts
4. understand the diversity of learners and demonstrate responsive relationships and pedagogical practices
5. develop teaching and learning strategies that widen participation and inclusion of learners to enhance their individual and social prospects
6. use and creatively integrate information and communication technologies to enhance learning
7. work independently and collaboratively within an educational workplace and participate in and lead complex problem solving
8. demonstrate advanced capacity as knowledgeable, articulate and reflective practitioners who can be future leaders in education
9. engage with local and professional communities to inform responses to education priorities
10. demonstrate scholarly practice to extend professional understanding through inquiry and research
11. design and implement effective assessment and apply data-based and research-led decision making to report on and improve student learning outcomes
12. demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and leadership as core aspects of collaborative professional practice
13. articulate professional values and commitment to education to secure socially just and sustainable futures for learners.

The specialisations in this course are accredited by professional bodies. Refer to Professional recognitionProfessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2018handbooks/undergrad/edu-04.html) for information.

The course is structured in three parts. You must complete Part A. Orientation studies, while Part B. Specialist education studies and Part C. Applied professional practice are differentiated by specialisation.

Part A: Orientation studies

These studies provide an orientation to the field of education. You will consider the nature of learning and the influences upon it, and the nature of teaching and teachers' work within the broader family and community context within which children's and young people's learning takes place. You will also develop your understanding of literacy as the basis of how we learn, both formally and informally, across the age span.

Part B: Specialist education studies

These studies will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills relevant to thoughtful, innovative and evidence-based practice within your chosen specialisation. You will acquire both the broad principles of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment that underpin the teaching and learning of children and young people in varied education settings, and the specific knowledge required to apply these principles in particular school learning areas.

Part C: Applied professional practice

Professional experience in education settings relevant to your teaching specialisation will enable you to connect the theoretical components of your course with practical aspects of teaching and learning under the valuable guidance of practitioners. You will also study the complex and powerful role that teachers have as leaders in classroom, school and community settings, with the power to change, and develop strategies to enable you to take your place as an active contributor to shaping education locally and globally. If you are in a single sector specialisation, you will also have the opportunity to undertake an extended professional project.

The course requires the completion of 96 points including Part A. Orientation studies, Part B. Specialist education studies and Part C. Applied professional practice, and the additional 'Mandatory course requirements' detailed above.

You must complete a common Part A, but Parts B and C are differentiated by specialisation. For the units required for Part A, and for Parts B and C in each specialisation, refer to the links under 'Specialisations' below.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d6001.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Specialisations

You must complete one of the following specialisations:

• Early years education
• Early years and primary education
• Primary education
• Primary and secondary education
• Secondary education

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during your enrolment in the master's course:

• Graduate Certificate of Education Studies after successful completion of 24 points of study
• Graduate Diploma of Education Studies after successful completion of 48 points of study
• Master of Education after successful completion of 96 points of study with a minimum of 48 credit points at level 5.

Note: These exit awards do not qualify graduates to be registered or employed as teachers.

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to D4004 Graduate Certificate of Educational Research.

If you achieve a weighted average mark of at least 65% you may apply for admission to D4004 Graduate Certificate of Educational Research as a pathway to a higher degree by research.

This course addresses learning in schools, workplaces and community. It connects research and practice in order to make you a stronger thinker, an engaged practitioner and an advanced specialist in a field of education.

The course addresses the professional learning needs of educators, educational administrators, managers, policy makers and others interested or involved in learning and education or educational work in the wider community, whether based locally or internationally. You will broaden your knowledge of key learning constructs, deepen your professional learning in specialist areas and advance your capacity as a professional inquirer.

A pathway to graduate research is available and if you are interested in this pathway you should consult the student adviser. The pathway is not available at the point of entry.

Note: This course does not provide a recognised initial teaching qualification. If you are seeking an initial teaching qualification you should refer to the information on the Faculty of Education's Master of TeachingMaster of Teaching (http://www.study.monash/courses/find-a-course/2018/teaching-d6001?id=429176) course.

Specialisations

You can complete general education studies or one of the following specialisations:

• Adult learning
• Applied behaviour analysis
• Digital learning
• Early childhood education
• Educational leadership and policy
• Expert teaching practice
• Inclusive and special education.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. develop knowledge and understanding of educational contexts and their issues, values and practices
2. extend their understanding of key concepts relating to education
3. examine areas of enhanced professional learning and develop a deeper understanding of professional practice
4. develop critical analytical skills in discussing relevant research and academic concepts
5. apply research processes to areas of professional interest and practice
6. synthesise and communicate ideas at an advanced academic level
7. demonstrate advanced capacity as knowledgeable, evidence-informed and reflective practitioners.

If you complete the applied behaviour analysis specialisation and graduate from the course you will have met two of the three requirements to sit the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification BoardBehavior Analyst Certification Board (http://bacb.com/). The third requirement is supervised professional practice which is not included in this course. You need to make your own arrangements for supervised practice.

Registered teachers who complete the inclusive and special education specialisation in this course will be qualified as Special Education Teachers.

The course is structured in four parts: Part A. Orientation to education, Part B. Key constructs in education, Part C. Enhanced professional learning and Part D. Professional inquiry. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A and some units from other parts.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Part A. Orientation to education

These studies will introduce you to contemporary issues in the study of education. They are intended for students who come into the course without previous qualifications in education or work experience in education-related fields. You will engage with academic traditions and scholarly practices in the field of education at the postgraduate level, become acquainted with a broad range of debates across education contexts and develop an understanding of the complexities in the field.

Part B. Key constructs in education

These studies present key theoretical frames to understand ideas and research conducted across a broad theme of significance in the study of education. The themes offered include learners and learning, curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, education and work, sustainability and inclusion, from which you will choose one or two. You will engage with research that responds to the themes you choose and, as a result, advance your capacity to apply scholarly concepts in education more broadly.

Part C. Enhanced professional learning

These studies will deepen your knowledge of particular ideas and practices around your specialisation, build your skills and address professional issues. Taken together, knowledge and skills gained will develop your expertise in the area of your specialisation to be applied across your learning and work contexts.

Part D. Professional inquiry

The focus of these studies is professional inquiry. You will address the challenges and opportunities of using and evaluating research evidence in professional practice. This could include engagement in practice in a field of professional work relevant to your specialisation. This may include an independent research dimension requiring the knowledge and application of research principles.

The course comprises 96 points structured into four parts: Part A. Orientation to education (24 points), Part B. Key constructs in education (12 or 24 points), Part C. Enhanced professional learning (24 or 36 points) and Part D. Professional inquiry (12 or 24 points).

If you are admitted at:

• entry level 1 you complete 96 points (8 units), comprising Part A (2 units), Part B (1 or 2 units), Part C (2 or 3 units) and Part D (1 or 2 units*).
• entry level 2 you complete 72 points (6 units), comprising units from Part B (1 or 2 units), Part C (2 or 3 units) and Part D (1 or 2 units*).
• entry level 3 you complete 48 points (4 units), comprising units from Part B (1 unit), Part C (2 units)and Part D (1 unit*).

* Two units are required in Part D. if you are taking the pathway to graduate research.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Units are 12 credit points unless otherwise stated.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d6002.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Part A. Orientation to education (24 points)

You must complete:

• EDF4610 Interacting with research in education contexts
• EDF4611 Investigating education issues in global contexts

Part B. Key constructs in education (12 or 24 points)

You must complete one or two units from the following:

• EDF5620 Leading education and work
• EDF5621 Challenging curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
• EDF5622 Developing learners and learning
• EDF5623 Deepening education and sustainability
• EDF5632 Understanding inclusion in learning communities*
• EDF5680 Behaviour analysis: Concepts and foundations**

* If you are in the inclusive and special education specialisation you must complete this unit in your Part B studies. If not you may select this unit in your Part C studies.

** If you are in the applied behaviour analysis specialisation you must complete this unit in your Part B studies. If not may select this unit in your Part C studies.

Part C. Enhanced professional learning (24 or 36 points)

You must complete two or three units, from those listed under your specialisation, or as detailed for general education studies:

• Adult learning
• Applied behaviour analysis
• Digital learning
• Early childhood education
• Educational leadership and policy
• Expert teaching practice
• Inclusive and special education

General education studies

This general stream allows you to advance your professional interests across a broad range of unit choices. You can explore relationships between research and practice across contexts of choice, such as school, vocational, tertiary, workplace and community. You will select units of interest from across the specialisations and, in this way, construct a generalist course that addresses specific professional and personal interests.

You must complete two or three units from those listed under any of the above specialisations.

Part D. Professional inquiry (12 or 24 points)

If you are in the inclusive and special education specialisation you must complete the following 12 point unit with the option to complete the 0-point professional experience unit if you are eligible:

• EDF5692 Professional practice in special and inclusive education
• EDF5699 Extended teaching practice (0 points)*

* This unit is only available if you are registered to teach in Australia.

If you are in the other specialisations you complete one or two of the following research-related units:

• EDF5691 Professional project
• EDF5693 Using and evaluating research evidence
• EDF5694 Taking a stand in education debates
• EDF5695 Self-study as professional inquiry
• EDF5814Not offered in 2019 Creative research approaches

Pathway to graduate research

A pathway to graduate research (e.g. master's by research, PhD) is available if you** achieve a weighted average mark of at least 75% in the units of this course. On-campus attendance is required for this pathway. This is not available at the point of entry, however if you are commencing at entry level 1 or 2 and interested in this possibility you must make space to pursue the two required units in Part D by restricting the number of units across Part B and Part C accordingly.

If you are commencing at entry level 3 (48 credit points) and interested in the pathway to graduate research you must achieve a 75% average in your first two units to be eligible. If you are initially enrolled in a specialisation you will be required to transfer to the general award, Master of Education, in order to complete the pathway to graduate research.

If you are invited into this pathway you take the following two units:

• EDF5613 Research approaches in education
• EDF5614 Research project in education

** Due to professional accreditation requirements, the research pathway is not available if you are undertaking the inclusive and special education specialisation.

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with the following, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during your enrolment in this master's course:

• Graduate Certificate of Education Studies after successful completion of 24 points of study.
• Graduate Diploma of Education Studies after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a higher degree by research if you are invited to complete EDF5613 (Research approaches in education) and EDF5614 (Research project in education) and meet the following requirements:

• If you achieve a weighted average mark of at least 70% and a minimum mark of 70% in EDF5613 and EDF5614 you may apply for admission to 0079 Doctor of Philosophy.
• If you achieve a weighted average mark of at least 65% and a minimum mark of 65% in EDF5613 and EDF5614 you may apply for admission to 3204 Master of Education. You may receive up to 24 points of credit towards the coursework requirement.

This course provides advanced counselling knowledge and skills for professionals working in a range of education, community and service-related industries, including human resources, health, social welfare and education.

It provides a professional qualification and offers authentic counselling experience, taught by academics with extensive experience working as professional counsellors/psychologists.

An integral component of the course is 250 hours of professional experience, where you have an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision in clinical settings. The professional experience includes 140 contact hours (e.g. face-to-face, couple, family and group counselling) and 110 non-contact hours (e.g. observation, case notes, meetings, administration). You will complete 35 hours of supervision (which are included in the non-contact hours).

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge of evidence-based theories and frameworks related to the major schools of counselling and psychotherapy
2. relate appropriate therapeutic approaches and strategies to the corresponding developmental stages across childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age
3. demonstrate capacity to synthesise and communicate ideas at an advanced academic level
4. demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in all aspects of counselling
5. develop a deeper understanding of self, personal values and preferred styles of counselling
6. assess clients both formally and informally
7. apply the knowledge and skills developed in counselling practice in a workplace setting
8. recognise the ethical and professional issues in counselling
9. write reports and case notes and make appropriate specialist and agency referrals.

This course is accredited in Australia by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)Australian Counselling Association (ACA) (http://www.theaca.net.au/) and Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) (http://www.pacfa.org.au/).

This course is registered for delivery in Singapore with the Singapore Council for Private EducationCouncil for Private Education (https://www.cpe.gov.sg/) (CPE), and is recognised by the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) (http://www.sac-counsel.org.sg/).

This course has registration in Hong Kong with the Non-Local Courses RegistryNon-Local Courses Registry (http://www.edb.gov.hk/en/contact-us/ncr.html).

The course is structured in three parts. Part A. Orientation to counselling, Part B. Advanced foundations for counselling and Part C. Specialist counselling practice. All students complete Part C. Depending upon your prior qualifications you may receive credit for Part A, or Part A and Part B.

Part A. Orientation to counselling (24 points)

These studies will provide an orientation to the field of counselling at an advanced undergraduate level. They examine the major lifespan theories and counselling approaches and familiarise you with the professional side of counselling including the many different ways in which counselling is offered. These studies are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a related discipline.

Part B. Advanced foundations for counselling (24 points)

These studies will extend your foundational knowledge for the field of counselling. They focus on counselling practice in the areas of mental health and working with young people.

Part C. Specialist counselling practice (48 points)

These studies will advance your knowledge and skill development for counselling. They cover major approaches to counselling, provide training in counselling practice and address the ethical and professional issues in undertaking counselling as a profession.

As part of this core study you will complete 250 hours of professional experience, including a minimum of 140 hours of client contact.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Orientation to counselling (24 points), Part B. Advanced foundations for counselling (24 points) and Part C. Specialist counselling practice (48 points).

If you are admitted at:

• entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C
• entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C
• entry level 3 you complete 48 points, comprising Part C.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Units are 12 credit points unless otherwise stated.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d6003.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Part A. Orientation to counselling (24 points)

You must complete:

• EDF4530 Lifespan development and counsellor identity
• EDF4531 Counselling settings and populations

Part B. Advanced foundations for counselling (24 points)

You must complete:

• EDF4532 Introduction to mental health issues
• EDF4533 Counselling children and adolescents

Part C. Specialist counselling practice (48 points)

You must complete:

• EDF5530 Counselling skills for individuals, couples and groups
• EDF5531 Cognitive behaviour therapies
• EDF5532 Ethics for counsellors
• EDF5533 Informing practice through research
• EDF5534 Supervised professional counselling practice (0 points)

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during your enrolment in the master's course:

• Graduate Certificate of Counselling after successful completion of 24 points of study
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to D4004 Graduate Certificate of Educational Research. You must have achieved an average mark of at least 65% to apply.

This course is designed for aspiring leaders across a broad range of learning contexts, from schools, to organisations and other workplaces, and to communities more broadly. You will develop the professional knowledge and skills to lead in learning communities, whatever their form, and will enhance your capacity to learn and adapt to changing circumstances and to innovate into the future. In turn, you will lead and inspire others to do the same and as a result contribute to building individuals and communities that are productive and resilient.

Specialisations

• Curriculum and pedagogy
• Organisational learning*

* Only this specialisation is available to students at Singapore.

General leadership studies

This specialisation enables you to tailor your unit choices to suit your own interests or needs while maintaining a strong focus on leadership. You select two specialist units from across the other specialisations. You may, for example, choose a blend of organisational learning and curriculum and pedagogy units. Or you may prefer to combine units from two of the streams in curriculum and pedagogy.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. examine relationships between leaders and educators and between leadership and learning within organisations
2. evaluate a variety of leadership concepts and various models of leading professional and community learning areas of specialist knowledge
3. articulate theoretical and systematic understanding regarding the conditions that promote leadership in learning contexts, and strategies for leading learning and teaching in these contexts
4. demonstrate advanced skills in specialist knowledge areas
5. demonstrate comprehensive and critical appreciation of historical, contextual and political perspectives that influence the purposes and practices associated with specialist knowledge areas
6. appreciate the breadth and complexity of leadership-related tasks associated with developing learning across local, national and international contexts
7. apply innovative learning and teaching methods and evaluation in formal, informal and non-formal contexts
8. synthesise and communicate ideas at an advanced academic level
9. articulate a philosophy and orientation practice and identify professional learning needs as learning leaders
10. lead, innovate and promote practices which engender change and social transformation around learning.

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Leadership studies and Part B. Leading specialist practice. All students complete Part A and Part B, but Part B is differentiated by specialisation.

Part A. Leadership studies

You will consider the leadership dimensions of your work in leading change among people and within organisations, whatever your context; schools, public or private sector workplaces or communities. Various models of leadership will be considered including emerging views of leadership to address complexity and sustainability. You will gain an appreciation of leadership development, identities, ethics and values, and emotions. The course will culminate in a project focusing on an issue or challenge encountered in the process of leadership.

Part B. Leading specialist practice

In these studies you will focus on your chosen specialisation. Regardless of your particular choice, you will develop a sound knowledge base and acquire a thorough understanding of the nature of evidence to inform your leadership choices. You will also develop your understanding of the complex relationships and inter-relationships involved in leading productive and resilient learning communities, whatever their particular form or context.

The course comprises 48 points structured into two parts: Part A. Leadership studies (24 points) and Part B. Leading specialist practice (24 points).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d6004.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 12 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Leadership studies (24 points)

You must complete:

• EDF5670 Leadership studies
• EDF5671 Leadership challenge project

Part B. Leading specialist practice (24 points)

You must complete two units appropriate to your specialisation.

Note: Students at Singapore can only complete the organisational learning specialisation.

• Curriculum and pedagogy
• Organisational learning

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with the following award, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during your enrolment in this master's course:

• Graduate Certificate of Education Studies after successful completion of 24 points of study.

This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, educators or prospective educators working in English language teaching in international or local contexts and leads to a postgraduate qualification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). It prepares you as a language teacher, for a wide range of professional contexts in Australia and internationally, who is able to operate with confidence in a changing and increasingly 'internationalised' world.

This course helps you understand the connections between theory and practice and the importance of developing strong principles of evidence-based practice in English language teaching and learning.

Note: This course does not provide a recognised initial teaching qualification. If you are seeking an initial teaching qualification, refer to the information on the Faculty of Education's Master of TeachingMaster of Teaching (http://www.study.monash/courses/find-a-course/2019/teaching-d6001?id=429176) course.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. develop your understanding of core principles of language teaching and learning for TESOL classrooms
2. engage with current theory and practice for additional language acquisition and pedagogy
3. examine the role of social and cultural contexts in language learning and use
4. develop competence in a range of key areas in additional language acquisition, including content-based learning, curriculum development and assessment
5. develop critical and analytical skills in discussing relevant and substantive research in the field
6. extend disciplinary learning and applied research skills in a professional project
7. demonstrate competence in communicating ideas in an academic context.

The course is structured in four parts: Part A. Orientation to education, Part B. Key constructs in education, Part C. Enhanced professional learning and Part D. Professional inquiry. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A, and for some units from other parts.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Part A. Orientation to education

These studies will introduce you to contemporary issues in the study of education. They are intended for students who come into the course without previous qualifications in education or work experience in education-related fields. You will engage with academic traditions and scholarly practices in the field of education at the postgraduate level, become acquainted with a broad range of debates across education contexts and develop an understanding of the complexities in the field.

Part B. Key constructs in education

These studies present key theoretical frames to understand ideas and research conducted across a broad theme of significance in the study of education. The themes offered include learners and learning, curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, education and work, sustainability and inclusion, from which you will choose one or two. You will engage with research that responds to the themes you choose and as a result, advance your capacity to apply scholarly concepts in education more broadly.

Part C. Enhanced professional learning

These studies will deepen your knowledge of particular ideas and practices in TESOL, build your skills and address professional issues. They include consideration of language culture and curriculum, bilingualism, and the development of pedagogy and monitoring of learning in TESOL. Taken together, these knowledge and skills will develop your expertise to be applied across your learning and work contexts.

Part D. Professional inquiry

The focus of these studies is professional inquiry. You will address the challenges and opportunities of using and evaluating research evidence in professional practice. This will include engagement in professional practice to develop and upgrade the practical skills you need to function as effective teachers of TESOL in a variety of contexts. This may include an independent research dimension requiring the knowledge and application of research principles.

The course comprises 96 points structured into four parts: Part A. Orientation to education (24 points), Part B. Key constructs in education (12 or 24 points), Part C. Enhanced professional learning (24 or 36 points) and Part D. Professional inquiry (12 or 24 points).

If you are admitted at:

• entry level 1 you complete 96 points (8 units), comprising Part A (2 units), Part B (1 or 2 units), Part C (3 units) and Part D (1 or 2 units*).
• entry level 2 you complete 72 points (6 units), comprising units from Part B (1 or 2 units), Part C (3 units) and Part D (1 or 2 units*).
• entry level 3 you complete 48 points (4 units), comprising units from Part B (1 unit), Part C (2 units) and Part D (1 unit*).

* Two units are required in Part D, if you are taking the pathway to graduate research.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d6005.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 12 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Orientation to education (24 points)

You must complete:

• EDF4610 Interacting with research in education contexts
• EDF4611 Investigating education issues in global contexts

Part B. Key constructs in education (12 or 24 points)

You must complete one or two units from the following:

• EDF5620 Leading education and work
• EDF5621 Challenging curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
• EDF5622 Developing learners and learning
• EDF5623 Deepening education and sustainability

Part C. Enhanced professional learning (24 or 36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF5641 Pedagogy and assessment in TESOL

and one or two units from the following:

• EDF5640 Language, culture and curriculum
• EDF5642 Bilingualism and content-based programs

Part D. Professional inquiry (12 or 24 points)

You must complete a. or b. below.

a. The following unit:

• EDF5696 Professional practice for teachers of TESOL

and, if only one unit is completed in Part B, one of the following research-related units:

• EDF5691 Professional project
• EDF5693 Using and evaluating research evidence
• EDF5694 Taking a stand in education debates
• EDF5695 Self-study as professional inquiry
• EDF5814Not offered in 2019 Creative research approaches

b. Pathway to graduate research

A pathway to graduate research (e.g master's by research, PhD) is available if you achieve a weighted average mark of at least 75 per cent in the units of this course. On-campus attendance is required for this pathway. This is not available at the point of entry, however if you are commencing at entry level 1 or 2 and interested in this possibility you must make space to pursue the two required units in Part D by taking only one unit in Part B.

If you are commencing at entry level 3 (48 credit points) and interested in the pathway to graduate research you must achieve a 75 percent average in your first two units to be eligible. You will be required to transfer to the general award, Master of Education, in order to complete the pathway to graduate research.

If you are invited into this pathway you must take the following two units:

• EDF5613 Research approaches in education
• EDF5614 Research project in education

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during your enrolment in this Masters course:

• Graduate Certificate of Education Studies after successful completion of 24 points of study
• Graduate Diploma of Education Studies after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Note: These awards do not qualify graduates to be registered or employed as teachers.

If you are invited to complete EDF5613 (Research approaches in education) and EDF5614 (Research project in education) you may apply for admission to a graduate research course if you meet the following requirements:

• Graduates who achieve a weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent and a minimum mark of 70 per cent in EDF5613 and EDF5614 may apply for admission to 0079 Doctor of Philosophy.
• Graduates who achieve a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent and a minimum mark of 65 per cent in EDF5613 and EDF5614 may apply for admission to 3204 Master of Education and may receive up to 24 points of credit towards the coursework requirement.

This course provides advanced counselling knowledge and skills for professionals working in a range of education, community, industrial and service-related settings. It covers major approaches to counselling, provides training in counselling practice and research, and introduces the study of ethical and professional issues in undertaking counselling as a profession.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge of evidence-based theories and frameworks related to the major schools of counselling and psychotherapy
2. relate appropriate therapeutic approaches and strategies to the corresponding developmental stages across childhood, adolescence, adulthood and ageing
3. demonstrate capacity in synthesising and communicating ideas at an advanced academic level
4. demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in all aspects of professional counselling
5. develop a deeper understanding of self, personal values and preferred styles of counselling
6. assess clients both formally and informally through individual, family, group and career counselling
7. apply the knowledge and skills developed in counselling practice in a workplace setting
8. recognise the ethical and professional issues in counselling and psychology
9. demonstrate knowledge of appropriate research approaches and apply research and evaluation skills in the contexts of research, report writing, case notes and referrals.

This course is approved for offering by the Malaysian Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia) and accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

The course is structured in three parts. Part A. Advanced preparatory units, Part B. Core units and Part C. Application units.

Part A. Advanced preparatory units

These studies will provide an orientation to the field of counselling. You will examine the major lifespan theories and counselling approaches, with a particular focus on mental health and multicultural contexts.

Part B. Core units

These studies will advance your knowledge and skill development for counselling. They cover major approaches to counselling in different contexts, address the ethical and professional issues in undertaking counselling as a profession, and develop your counselling research design and program evaluation skills.

Part C. Application units

These studies will extend your application of counselling theory to practice as you conduct a research project and undertake supervised professional experience as an intern counsellor. As part of this applied study you will complete 756 hours of clinical placements, including a minimum of 288 hours of client contact and 468 hours of non-contact placement activities.

The course comprises 108 points structured into three parts: Part A. Advanced preparatory units (24 points), Part B. Core units (48 points) and Part C. Application units (36 points).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d6006.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Advanced preparatory units (24 points)

You must complete:

• EDF4536 Counselling practice and theory
• EDF4537 Human growth and lifespan development
• EDF4538 Mental health issues assessment: Grief, trauma and substance abuse
• EDF4539 Counselling in a multicultural context

Part B. Core units (48 points)

You must complete:

• EDF5540 Children and adolescents counselling
• EDF5541 Personnel and career development counselling
• EDF5542 Counselling skills: Individuals and couples
• EDF5543 Ethics and professional issues in counselling and psychology
• EDF5544 Group counselling skills and psychotherapy
• EDF5545 Cognitive behaviour therapy
• EDF5546 Advanced personnel and career development counselling
• EDF5547 Counselling research design, statistics and program evaluation

Part C. Application units (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF5551 Psychological assessment and measurement
• EDF5552 Counselling practicum
• EDF5553 Research project in counselling (12 points)
• EDF5554 Counselling internship (12 points)

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a higher degree by research if you have completed EDF5550Not offered in 2019 Advanced research project in counselling and meet the following requirements:

• If you achieve a weighted average mark of at least 70% and a minimum mark of 70% in EDF5550Not offered in 2019 Advanced research project in counselling you may apply for admission to 0079 Doctor of Philosophy.
• If you achieve a weighted average mark of at least 65% and a minimum mark of 65% in EDF5550Not offered in 2019 Advanced research project in counselling you may apply for admission to 3204 Master of Education.

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation CouncilAustralian Psychology Accreditation Council (https://www.psychologycouncil.org.au/) (APAC) as a fifth and sixth year sequence in psychology. It will prepare you to practise as an educational and developmental psychologist in a range of settings including primary and secondary schools, health and welfare services, hospitals, care facilities, clinics and private practice and within business and corporate environments.

The course will develop you as an evidence-based practitioner and an independent specialist professional who has the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills required in educational and developmental psychology. You will develop an advanced ability to think critically and analytically about the processes involved in educational and developmental psychology and to apply them in clinical practice and in research.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. think critically and analytically about the processes involved in educational and developmental psychology
2. administer and interpret a wide range of psychological, educational and developmental tests and assessments
3. plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions with individuals, groups and systemically
4. effectively consult and collaborate across a diverse range of organisational contexts including educational, health and welfare, care facilities, business and corporate
5. behave in ethically appropriate ways in your psychological practice according to the requirements of the profession
6. demonstrate high level skills in mandatory competencies associated with a specialist educational and developmental psychology practitioner
7. reflect on your own personal functioning within a therapeutic relationship
8. demonstrate knowledge of appropriate research methodologies for the study of human behaviour and of psychological practice.

A minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required for an individual to become eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia. Registration requirements are determined by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) (http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/) consistent with the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. You can read more about the pathways to registration on the Australian Psychological Society (APS)Australian Psychological Society (APS) (https://www.psychology.org.au/) website.

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) (https://www.psychologycouncil.org.au/) and meets the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (https://www.ahpra.gov.au/) requirements for a fifth and sixth year in psychology.

If your application for the course is successful, you must apply for and obtain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia before commencing your study, and maintain such registration throughout your period of enrolment.

With a further two years of supervised practice in educational and developmental psychology, graduates are currently eligible for endorsement as Educational and Developmental Psychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates also qualify for membership of the Australian Psychological Society, and meet most requirements for membership of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society.

From 31 December 2019, the Psychology Board of Australia requires applicants for general registration who have completed an APAC-accredited master's, doctorate or combined master's/PhD to sit the National Psychology examination.

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology and Part B. Clinical placement in psychology.

Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology (72 points)

These studies will advance your knowledge and skill development for psychology practice. Guided by sound ethical principles, and through collaborative participation in coursework lectures and workshops, you will develop both expert knowledge of psychology across the lifespan and your critical thinking skills for professional practice.

You will also undertake research, developing as a scientist-practitioner, as you carry out reviews and scientific investigations relevant to the theory and practice of educational and developmental psychology. This will culminate in a 12,000 to 16,000 word research thesis, involving an independent empirical investigation to a high scientific standard.

Part B. Clinical placement in psychology (24 points)

These studies involve professional experience across a variety of settings where you have the opportunity to apply theory to practice under the supervision of experienced specialist practitioners. You will complete three supervised placements totalling a minimum of 1000 recorded hours of practical experience.

The course comprises 96 points of study, structured into two parts: Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology (72 points) and Part B. Clinical placement in psychology (24 points). Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each applicable unit.

You must successfully maintain and complete a practice log and e-journal as part of your course requirements. Both must be submitted to be eligible for course completion.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d6007.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 12 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology (72 points)

You must complete:

• EDF5720 Developmental psychology and counselling and research
• EDF5721 Clinical interventions in educational and developmental psychology
• EDF5722 Cognitive, personality and educational assessment
• EDF5723 Exceptionality: Assessment and intervention
• EDF5741 Psychology thesis part 1
• EDF5742 Psychology thesis part 2

Part B. Clinical placement in psychology (24 points)

You must complete:

• EDF5731 Clinical placement in psychology 1 (0 points)
• EDF5732 Clinical placement in psychology 2
• EDF5733 Clinical placement in psychology 3

Doctor of Philosophy

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to 0079 Doctor of Philosophy. You must have achieved a weighted average mark of 70% and a minimum mark of 70% in:

• EDF5741 Psychology thesis part 1
• EDF5742 Psychology thesis part 2

Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy

After successful completion of the first year of this course, you may be invited for admission to 3736 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy if you have achieved a. and b. as below:

1. a weighted average mark of at least 70% over the following four units:
   • EDF5720 Developmental psychology and counselling and research
   • EDF5721 Clinical interventions in educational and developmental psychology
   • EDF5722 Cognitive, personality and educational assessment
   • EDF5723 Exceptionality: Assessment and intervention
2. a weighted average mark of at least 80% (high distinction) in two units including:
   • EDF5720 Developmental psychology and counselling and research

   and one of the following units:

   • EDF5721 Clinical interventions in educational and developmental psychology
   • EDF5722 Cognitive, personality and educational assessment
   • EDF5723 Exceptionality: Assessment and intervention

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) (https://www.psychologycouncil.org.au/) as a generalist fifth year of study and prepares selected psychology graduates in advanced psychotherapeutic and assessment skills required for general registration as a psychologist. On completion of the course you will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for a final year of supervised practice in the field for general registration under the '5+1 internship model' for registration.

The course develops graduates as independent professionals with a commitment to applying the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills involved in psychology. It develops the ability to think critically and analytically about the processes involved in psychology. Guided by sound ethical principles, your competencies develop through your collaborative participation in coursework, workshops and professional experience activities under the supervision of experienced practitioners.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. administer and interpret a comprehensive range of psychological tests and assessments
2. plan, implement and evaluate a range of evidence-based interventions with diverse groups across the lifespan
3. use interviewing skills and evidence-based principles to develop psychotherapeutic relationships with a wide range of clients from diverse groups and with various presenting issues
4. communicate and collaborate with other mental health and allied health professionals in a range of organisational contexts
5. practice ethically and professionally in a variety of settings.

A minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required for an individual to become eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia. Registration requirements are determined by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) (http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/), consistent with the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. You can read more about the pathways to registration on the Australian Psychological Society (APS)Australian Psychological Society (APS) (https://www.psychology.org.au/) website.

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) (https://www.psychologycouncil.org.au/) and meets the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (https://www.ahpra.gov.au/) requirements for a generalist fifth year in psychology.

If your application for the course is successful, you must apply for and obtain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia before commencing your study, and maintain registration throughout your period of enrolment.

Graduates of the course are eligible to undertake a Psychology Board of Australia approved one-year internship in a setting of their choice.

The Psychology Board of Australia requires applicants for general registration who have completed the 5+1 internship pathway to sit the National Psychology examination.

On successful completion of a Psychology Board of Australia approved one-year internship and successful completion of the National Psychology examination graduates will be eligible for full membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

The course is structured in two parts, Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology and Part B. Professional experience in psychology.

Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology (36 points)

These studies will advance your knowledge and skill development for psychology practice. Guided by sound ethical principles, and through collaborative participation in coursework lectures and workshops, you develop both expert knowledge of psychology across the lifespan and advance your critical thinking skills for professional practice.

Part B. Professional experience in psychology (12 points)

This part of the course involves 300 hours of professional experience where you have the opportunity to learn about what is involved in practising as a psychologist and develop foundational skills for practice under supervision. This supervised professional experience will occur primarily through activities undertaken within coursework units and the outreach program of the faculty's clinic. Some off-campus professional experience activities may also be undertaken.

The course comprises 48 points of study, structured into two parts, Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology and Part B. Professional experience in psychology. The latter includes 300 hours of supervised professional experience activities. Attendance is mandatory for the professional experience component within each unit.

You must successfully maintain and complete a practice log and competency journal as part of your course requirements. Both must be submitted to be eligible for course completion.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d6008.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology (36 points)

You must complete:

• EDF5561 Clinical case formulation
• EDF5562 Ethics for professional practice
• EDF5563 Cognitive assessment
• EDF5564 Research applications for practitioners
• EDF5565 Psychopathology and personality
• EDF5566 Evidence-based interventions: cognitive-behaviour therapies

Part B. Professional experience in psychology (12 points)

You must complete:

• EDF5567 Contemporary psychological practice
• EDF5568 Professional experience in psychology