Online Courses Handbook 2003

168304 v.2 Master of Educational Studies

MEdStds(Curtin)

Introduction
This course is for those with four years prior tertiary study, usually including a teacher education qualification or its equivalent. The rationale of this program is based on the demand for higher degrees that cater for teachers and educational administrators intending to enhance professional knowledge and skills without the necessity of undertaking a research dissertation or thesis. Professional students intending to undertake doctoral level study are required to complete specified preliminary doctoral unit(s).

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
For entry to the General Major - four years of tertiary study, including a teacher education qualification or its equivalent. The most common background for current entry is a first degree and a teaching qualification. A four year combined education degree with another area - such as, science, arts, language, health sciences, nursing, or business, is equivalent. Other qualifications and backgrounds may constitute special consideration by the Dean, Faculty of Education. For entry to the Training and Development Major - applicants are required to hold a Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts (Education) Vocational Education and Training, with a one year Bachelor of Education conversion course, Bachelor of Arts plus a Diploma of Education. Applicants would normally be expected to have at least one year of relevant professional experience in an educational or training capacity in an industry, educational or professional setting.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Alternative formal professional development experiences, such as, courses, workshops and ongoing continuing education, are considered when determining recognition of prior learning.

Duration and Availability
This course is of one year study and is available full-time or part-time and through flexible delivery on and off campus, including offshore. Not all units are offered every semester and the availability of offshore study cannot be assured for all units.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the 'Graduate Certificate in Training and Development', the 'Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching', or the 'Graduate Diploma in Education (Training and Development)', may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under the General Information section in the Curtin Courses Handbook.

Course Organisation
Students select the General Major containing optional units, or the Training and Development Major.

Professional Recognition
National and State initiates are promoting emphasis on training and development. Australia's economic competitiveness depends heavily upon the skills of its workforce. Companies, government and semi-government agencies, Universities and other bodies now regard investment in skills development as a vital element in achieving productivity and improving quality. The Training and Development Major provides professionals, teachers and development officers with the skills necessary to assist these changes within their organisations.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1

304427 v.2 General Educational Studies Major (M Educ Stds) 150.0

OR

304428 v.2 Training and Development Major (M Educ Stds) 150.0

150.0

Year 1 Semester 1

11062 v.6 Ed 620 - Foundations of Educational Research 3.0 25.0

12496 v.3 Ed 624 - Professional Practice 3.0 25.0

50.0

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