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Graduate Certificate in Professional Learning

Program summary

Program title: Graduate Certificate in Professional Learning
Award abbreviation:
GCProfLearning
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 year minimum part-time, 2 years maximum part-time. Program is only availalbe part-time.
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4
USC program code: ED501
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

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, 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

Select 4 courses from:
EDU700 Professional Learning I
EDU702 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
EDU703 Professional Learning Project
EDU704 Pedagogies for Engagement
EDU708 Assessment: Principles and Practices

Program requirements

  1. Students are required to successfully complete 4 courses as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Learning program structure.
  2. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
  3. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
  4. Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
  5. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

How to apply

Program adviser, Education
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4699
Email: education@usc.edu.au

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