Graduate Certificate in Education (Inclusive Education)

Overview

• Develop specialist knowledge and skills in supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities in inclusive classrooms and schools.
• Designed to focus on ‘inclusive education’ rather than ‘special education’.
• Prepares you to assist children, adolescents and adults with learning, social and behavioural challenges.
• Commonwealth Supported Places available for Australian citizens and permanent visa holders, and New Zealand citizens (subject to change).
   

QUT course code	ED61
Attendance	Part-time Note: Inclusive Education cannot be completed in one semester as the units are offered in either semester 1 or 2. Therefore it must be studied part-time.
Course duration	4 months full-time 1 year part-time
Start month	2013 February, July
Delivery	External Online
Faculty	Faculty of Education
Course contact	Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions: Email: askqut@qut.edu.au Telephone: +61 7 3138 2000
Careers	Disability Services Worker Teacher

Details

Graduate Certificate in Education (Inclusive Education) prepares you to develop specialist knowledge and skills in relation to the instruction and support of students with learning difficulties and disabilities in inclusive classrooms and schools. While the understanding and application of learning theory is essential to the teaching of all students, most students with learning difficulties and disabilities require specialised instructional approaches to maximise their potential and achieve success. To address the learning, social and behavioural needs of these students, teachers and other professionals require an understanding of theoretical models, sociocognitive processes, current research and best practices related to supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities. In addition, well-developed skills in consultation, collaborative problem solving and reporting are required.

The study area units are designed to develop your understanding of theory, policy and practice in relation to inclusive education as well as to extend your knowledge and skills with regard to teaching and supporting students with reading and writing difficulties, students with behavioural difficulties, and students who have been identified as having an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Across the units, you will develop your understanding of theoretical models and processes, current research and best practices. You will also be focusing on ‘inclusive education’ rather than ‘special education’. Accordingly, the units will provide you with opportunities to develop your skills in consultation, collaborative problem solving, planning and reporting. Such skills are critical to the successful inclusion of students with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Career outcomes

This study area is designed to prepare teachers, support teachers and allied professionals (for example, guidance officers, social workers and health professionals) to assist children, adolescents and adults with learning, social and behavioural challenges. If you are particularly interested in a specific career (for example, learning support teacher), please consult with your employer as to whether this program meets their particular requirements.

Units

In the Inclusive Education study area you are required to complete the following four (4) core units (a total of 48 credit points):

• SPN644 Inclusive Education: Theory, Policy and Practice;
• SPN647 Understanding Reading and Writing Difficulties;
• SPN649 Supporting Students with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Needs; and
• SPN650 Supporting Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Please find important information about the study area and unit availabilities in the 'All course structures' link below.

Entry requirements

An appropriate four (4) year Bachelor degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean or a three (3) year Bachelor degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean PLUS at least one year of appropriate professional or industrial experience.  (Applicants who have completed a three (3) year Bachelor degree or equivalent are asked to supply an original copy of a letter from their employer outlining details of their employment history)

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments