GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATION)

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education) can progress to further postgraduate studies in related fields of education.

They can also advance and diversify their position in the education field, such as advisory roles.

Further, a qualification in special education opens opportunities for Graduates to work in special schools as well as expert roles in mainstream schools.

N.B.

This is not an accredited Australian Initial Teacher Education course and therefore does not qualify the student to teach in Australia.

CORE UNITS

• LDF402 Learning Differences
• DYX403 Dyslexia
• IMH402 Introduction to Mental Health Conditions
• PFA401 Person First in Autism

• Identify and critically analyse biases, prejudices and assumptions associated with learning differences in society and educational practice
• Apply a ‘person first’ perspective to problem solve
• Analyse, design and evaluate inclusive, ethical and effective learning environments