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Postgraduate Diploma of Special Education

SPED21D

Faculty:
Faculty of Human Sciences
Award:
Postgraduate Diploma of Special Education (PGDipSpecEd)
Admission Requirements:
• Australian Bachelor degree or recognised equivalent in relevant field
• Minimum English Language Proficiency: IELTS or IELTS equivalent of 7.0 overall, with minimum 6.0 in Listening, 7.0 in Reading, 7.0 in Writing, 6.0 in Speaking
Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal, External
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 1 year
Study Period Offerings:
Session 1, (February) Session 2, (August)
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 24
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award: see the general requirements listed above.

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

800 level

Required
4
Key Research Issues and Methods in Special Education (4)
 
Required
4
Effective Instruction for Students with Special Education Needs (4)
 
Required
4
Curriculum and Instruction for Individuals with High Support Needs (4)
 
Required
4
Effective Literacy Instruction (4)
 
Required
4
Effective Numeracy Instruction (4)
 
Required
4
Behaviour Problems and Classroom Management (4)
 

Balance of credit points required:

 
 
0
Electives

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

24