Graduate Certificate in Education (STEM in Education)

Queensland University of Technology

About

STEM education plays a significant role in inspiring and preparing learners for the jobs of the future.

This Graduate Certificate in Education (STEM In Education) encourages you to take a critical view of STEM in education as you reflect upon and evaluate your current practice.

You will seek ways to transform your teaching and learning as you:

explore an interconnected approach to the interpretation, construction, enactment and assessment of STEM curriculum identify and overcome the challenges faced in the enactment of innovative education practice develop your professional network and relationships that will extend beyond the duration of your study.

Structure

Domestic Students

To graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Education (STEM in Education) you will need to complete all units in the STEM in Education major. You may only study the STEM in Education major part time.

 

International Students

The Graduate Certificate in Education (STEM in Education) is only available to non-student visa holders or international students studying from their home country. This course is available 1 year part-time. To graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Education (STEM in Education) you will need to complete all units in the STEM in Education major.

International students studying on a student visa may only study full time. If that's you, you will need to refer to Graduate Certificate in Education - Choice of Units to create a full-time course structure.

Entry requirements

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
  • A recognised diploma in any discipline with at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field; or
  • Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field

Learning outcomes

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

This course can enhance outcomes for people in professional, schooling, and other contexts, including the ability to: 

  • lead the transformation of STEM education in a school or other educational context
  • improve your pedagogical content knowledge in STEM, both within and between the disciplines
  • better prepare your students for careers of the 21st century
  • build your professional networks.

Course articulation(DOM,INT)

You have the option to keep learning and build towards a Master of Education. 

Possible careers

  • Head of department
  • Teacher

Institution