192804 v.6 Master of Science (Science Education)

MSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 003989C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

The Master of Science (Science Education) consists of coursework units in science education plus a minor project in an area relevant to the student's own teaching situation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Four years of relevant university qualifications and teaching experience.

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. Both printed and Internet material is available.

Course Organisation

The Science and Mathematics Education Centre's Course Coordinator will advise on an appropriate mix of units depending on individual needs and circumstances.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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
311996	v.1	SMEC 691 Science and Mathematics Education Project	3.0	25.0
311997	v.1	SMEC 692 Science and Mathematics Education Project	3.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		150.0
				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	3.0	25.0
13582	v.2	SMEC 625 - Multimedia in Science and Mathematics Education	3.0	25.0
306506	v.1	SMEC 627 - Introductory Research Methods	3.0	25.0
6331	v.8	SMEC 612 - Curricula in Science and Mathematics	3.0	25.0
6332	v.7	SMEC 611 - Learning in Science and Mathematics	3.0	25.0
6333	v.5	SMEC 613 - Supervising Science and Mathematics	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#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2010	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.