Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) - University of South Australia

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Aim

The Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) aims to develop skilled education professionals who have the knowledge, pedagogical and practical skills to promote effective and inclusive learning in a variety of educational settings.

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible students must have completed a three-year degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent. In addition students must meet the prerequisites for the major (and where appropriate, minor) Learning Area in which they intend to specialise.

Applicants are advised that a successful criminal history screening clearance is required for all students prior to their undertaking any professional experience/practicum placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer or may be viewed at the School of Education criminal history screening web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance may also be required for other courses, eg to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation or visits, unless the students are already registered teachers.

English language entry requirements

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.5 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 7.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or

Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or

Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:

• English is an official language; or
• English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
  
  

Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.

Content/structure

The Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) is equivalent to one year of full-time study, that is 36 units. The program includes study in core courses, practicum courses and learning area courses.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) will meet the academic requirement for registration as teachers in South Australia. However, applicants should note that there are other criteria determining eligibility for registration by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, which are outlined in the Teachers Registration and Standards Act 2004 and Teachers Registration and Standards Regulations 2005.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 16,000 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Notes

1. EDUC 4181 Classroom Theory and Practice 1 includes 20 days of full-time activities in education settings.
2. EDUC 4182 Classroom Theory and Practice 2 includes 30 days of full-time practicum in an education setting.
3. The prerequisites for EDUC 4182 Classroom Theory and Practice 2 are EDUC 4181 Classroom Theory and Practice 1 and 9 units of Learning Area courses.
4. Two Learning Area A courses and two Learning Area B courses must be selected based on specialisations in learning areas in student's previous degrees. 
5. The following are the Learning Area courses:
   
   ARTS EDUCATION
   EDUC 4101 Arts Education 1
   EDUC 4102 Arts Education 2
   EDUC 4103 Arts Education 3
   EDUC 4104 Arts Education 4
   EDUC 4105 Arts Education 5
   
   CATHOLIC STUDIES (available as a minor learning area only)
   EDUC 1069 Catholic Studies 1: Scripture
   EDUC 2049 Catholic Studies 2: Theology
   EDUC 3035 Catholic Studies 3: Religious Education
   
   DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
   EDUC 4107 Design and Technology Education 1
   EDUC 4108 Design and Technology Education 2
   EDUC 4109 Design and Technology Education 3
   EDUC 4110 Design and Technology Education 4
   EDUC 4111 Design and Technology Education 5
   
   ENGLISH EDUCATION
   EDUC 4035 English Education 1
   EDUC 4036 English Education 2
   EDUC 4037 English Education 3
   
   HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
   TEDU 5044 Health and Physical Education 1
   TEDU 5045 Health and Physical Education 2
   TEDU 5046 Health and Physical Education 3
   TEDU 5047 Health and Physical Education 4
   TEDU 5048 Health and Physical Education 5 Directed Study
   TEDU 5049 Health and Physical Education 6 Directed Study B
   
   LANGUAGES EDUCATION (English as a Second Language and Languages Other Than English)
   For English as a Second Language (ESL)
   EDUC 4168 Second Language Learning
   EDUC 4115 Approaches and Strategies in TESOL
   EDUC 4159 Curriculum Development for Second Language Learning
   
   For Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
   EDUC 4168 Second Language Learning
   EDUC 4161 Interactions in Languages Education
   EDUC 4159 Curriculum Development for Second Language Learning
   
   MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
   EDUC 4009 Mathematics Education 1
   EDUC 4164 Science and Mathematics Education 2
   EDUC 4165 Science and Mathematics Education 3
   EDUC 4166 Science and Mathematics Education 4
   EDUC 4167 Science and Mathematics Education 5
   
   SCIENCE EDUCATION
   EDUC 4014 Science Education 1
   EDUC 4164 Science and Mathematics Education 2
   EDUC 4165 Science and Mathematics Education 3
   EDUC 4166 Science and Mathematics Education 4
   EDUC 4167 Science and Mathematics Education 5
   
   STUDIES OF SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
   EDUC 4070 Studies of Society and Environment 1
   EDUC 4071 Studies of Society and Environment 2
   EDUC 4072 Studies of Society and Environment 3
   
   VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (available as a minor learning area only)
   EDUC 4132 Vocational Learning in Schools
   EDUC 4135 Workplaces as Learning Sites
   EDUC 1061 Assessment and Recognition of Learning in Adult, Vocational and Workplace Learning Contexts