2010 Course Handbook
Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education
Abbreviation: PGDipSpecEd
Description
The Postgraduate Diploma provides a coherent program of study in special education to prepare students for the advanced professional duties of a qualified Special Educator. The course structure and content is philosophically based upon a contemporary view of applied behaviour analysis. Candidates should have a genuine interest in special education and a respect for the dignity and rights of all people to learn, regardless of their physical or intellectual disabilities or other special needs. A prior teaching qualification is not required unless applicants want to work as a special education teacher in schools. Career opportunities exist in a wide range of special education and disability settings from the preschool years to adulthood. Candidates successfully completing the requirements for a Postgraduate Diploma may have these units credited towards the Master of Special Education (upon admission to the Masters program).
General Requirements
- Minimum number of credit points: 24
- and completion of other specific requirements as set out in the schedule of Postgraduate Programs