Program summary
Program overview
Admission requirements
Program structure
Program requirements
Enquiries

Program summary

Award abbreviation: GCProfessionalLearning
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: ½ year full-time, 1-2 years part-time
Fee type: domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 4
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program code: ED501
CRICOS code: 058891C

Program overview

The purpose of the program is to offer practising educators, those seeking employment, and educators returning to the workforce, a series of learning opportunities to engage in a critical orientation to professional learning. It is anticipated that educators from the school sector, the higher education sector (including TAFE), police, nursing and the training sector come together in a collaborative learning community to enhance their leadership and engagement in curriculum development and evaluation, teaching, learning and assessment in their professional field.

The content will be delivered through a blended learning mode, responsive to the needs and learning styles of the cohort. A project-based, action-learning framework is anticipated so that students can engage in a critical orientation to professional learning. The learning outcomes will be designed to enrich each student's knowledge, understanding and capacities in professional learning in their field.

Admission requirements

A student entering the Graduate Certificate program will normally be required to hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Dean, Faculty of Science, Health and Education.

Program structure

4 required courses:
EDU700 Professional Learning 1
EDU702 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
EDU703 Professional Learning Project
EDU704 Pedagogies for Engagement

Program requirements

Students are required to successfully complete 4 courses as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Learning program structure. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.

Enquiries

Program adviser, Education
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644
Email: education@usc.edu.au