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Postgraduate TUA-ESP-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education)

Advocate for students with special needs

Learn how to create supportive learning environments. You’ll gain confidence tackling learning challenges including dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. Celebrate neurodiversity and take a person-centred approach. Strive for inclusion. 

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

4

Price

From

$10,206

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn

As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:

  • Identify and analyse biases, prejudices and assumptions associated with learning differences.
  • Apply a person-first perspective to solve challenges faced in special needs education.
  • Design and evaluate inclusive, ethical and effective learning environments.
  • Integrate contemporary special needs education findings into teaching practices.
Career opportunities

Special needs education is a response to a large section of our population – our disabled community. You will have opportunities to bring educational value to people with various disabilities in schools, TAFEs, universities and other agencies seeking to improve special education programs. It also provides an avenue for lead teacher status and leadership opportunities within schools and other educational establishments. Potential career paths include:

  • Education Lead roles
  • Leadership role in special education
  • Disability support
  • Consultancy
  • Teacher Aide
Entry requirements

Higher education

Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:

  • AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above from an Australia University.

Work and Life

  • Relevant professional experience.

English Proficiency Requirements

Standard English language requirements apply.

Visit our admissions centre for more information: https://www.torrens.edu.au/how-to-apply/admissions-criteria

Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

Credit for previous study or work
Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Description

This course takes a design-thinking approach to analyse issues and challenges faced by people with a range of additional learning needs. Informed by advanced theoretical knowledge, this special needs teacher course focuses on problem solving from a person-first approach, which shifts the role of the person at the centre from passive acceptance to a more active role that considers their individual needs.

Please note this is not an accredited Australian Initial Teacher Education course and therefore does not qualify the you to teach in Australia.

Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Course duration: 2 Trimesters full-time, 4 Trimesters part-time

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

This course comprises of 4 core subjects.

Award Requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education), students must complete all 4 core subjects. A combined total of 40 credit points is required
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