191905 v.7 Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education

PGradDipScEd(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042211G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is designed for science teachers, advisors, curriculum developers and administrators in primary, secondary, technical and tertiary education institutions. It is structured to provide for the systematic development of professional knowledge and skills through a substantial core of studies in science education reflecting individual needs and interests.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A relevant degree or diploma and teaching experience. However, other qualifications and experience may satisfy entry requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is possible to undertake studies through a number of alternative arrangements. Students may elect to undertake the whole or part of their studies on a full-time, part-time or external study basis, and project work may be undertaken in short intensive periods such as annual holidays or long service leave. Not all units are available each year.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

In some Australian states, this course is considered the equivalent of a fourth year of training for salary and career purposes.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1
6575	v.9	SMEC 501 - Foundations and Issues	3.0	25.0
6576	v.10	SMEC 502 - Research and Evaluation	3.0	25.0
6645	v.9	SMEC 591(S) - Science Education Project	3.0	25.0
6692	v.7	SMEC 592(S) - Science Education Project	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				200.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10090	v.3	SMEC 621 - Contemporary Issues in Science	3.0	25.0
12337	v.3	SMEC 622 - Classroom Climate	3.0	25.0
12987	v.2	SMEC 624 - Evaluation Issues	12.0	25.0
13582	v.2	SMEC 625 - Multimedia in Science and Mathematics Education	3.0	25.0
6471	v.4	SMEC 693 - Special Topics	3.0	25.0
6473	v.6	SMEC 694 - Special Topics	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
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.