Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education

Western Sydney University

About

The Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education equips graduates with the skills, knowledge and dispositions which will enable them to work effectively in the field by exposing them to theory and practice that will support the holistic development and inclusion of individuals with additional needs across the lifespan.

Founded on authentic learning experiences and analysis of theory and the research literature, professionals are enabled to apply their studies to their current professional situation and/or interests.

Covering Australian and international theory and practice and delivered through a flexible online mode, the course is well-suited to professionals across Australia and beyond.Applicants for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in teaching/education, rehabilitation therapies, human welfare studies and services, or behavioural science.

An undergraduate degree in teaching includes the historical 2-3 year Diploma of Teaching/Education prior to 1987.

Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points from the nine units listed below.

Core units

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102147 Assessing to Support Learning
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102156 Disability in Context
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102146 Effective Working Relationships
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102149 Inclusive Environments
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102158 Learning and Teaching in Challenging Contexts
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102151 Managing Challenging and Diverse Behaviour
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102166 Person-Centred Practice
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102154 Technology Assisting Learning
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102150 Universal Design for Learning

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