310319 v.1 Master of Education

MEd(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 004005G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is for those with a teacher education degree or equivalent. The rationale for this program is based on the demand for higher degrees that cater for teachers, educational administrators, university lecturers and industry-based development officers who wish 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 the Professional Inquiry Major.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

For entry to the Master of Education a degree in teaching , a degree in education or their equivalent is required. The most common background for current entry is a first degree in education or teaching. A four-year combined education degree with another area such as science, arts, language, health sciences, nursing, or business is equivalent. Also a three-year degree in a non-education discipline, plus a teaching qualification such as a Diploma in Education is considered equivalent. Other qualifications and backgrounds may constitute special consideration by the Head of the Department of Education. For those considering 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 in Education. Applicants will 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 one year full-time or equivalent part-time study and is available through flexible delivery on and off campus, including off-shore. Not all units are offered every semester and the availability of off-shore study cannot be assured for all units.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Education Tertiary Teaching; Graduate Certificate in Education Training.

Course Organisation

Students select the Professional Studies Major with optional units, the Training and Development Major with options and electives, or the Professional Inquiry Major with optional units.

Professional Recognition

National and state initiatives are promoting emphasis on educational studies and training and development. Australia's economic competitiveness depends heavily upon the skills of its workforce. Companies, government and semi-government agencies, Departments of Education, universities and other bodies now regard investment in skills development as a vital element in achieving productivity and improving quality. The Master of Education 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 essential study materials.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1
304427	v.3	Professional Studies Major		200.0
		OR
304428	v.3	Training and Development Major		200.0
		OR
310321	v.1	Professional Inquiry Major		200.0
				200.0

Availability

Year	Location		All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2007	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2007	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.