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Graduate Certificate in Educational Inclusion and Diversity

Graduate Certificate

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    GCEID

  • Course code

    1008480

  • Credit points

    48

  • Equivalent units

    4

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Inclusion and Diversity is an opportunity for educators to gain knowledge and skills in an area of growing relevance in contemporary education delivery. It is suited to qualified teachers and education professionals.

The course is designed to enhance the ability of professionals to perform successfully as an educational leader in contemporary contexts. Graduates will develop skills in educational investigation and analysis, and expertise in the area of educational inclusion and diversity.  

The flexibility of the course fits seamlessly around your work, family, and other priorities. It is 100% online, and you can complete one, seven-week unit at a time from the comfort of your home – or anywhere with an internet connection.

Graduates can receive four units of credit into the Master of Education.

Course Learning Outcome

Critically analyse, synthesize and evaluate educational contexts, concepts and theories to arrive at a conclusion, and justify that decision. Apply knowledge of evaluation and research principles and methods to analyse issues and solve problems in educational contexts.

Demonstrate initiative by identifying innovative and creative responses to emerging educational challenges. Conceive preferable educational futures, and propose inventive ways to achieve them.

Critically evaluate the implications of challenging ethical issues in education at the interpersonal, organisational, and governance levels. Demonstrate a commitment to social justice, human rights, ethics and sustainability in professional practice, scholarship, and research.

Demonstrate advanced and integrated theoretical and practical understanding of a specialised area of education with a global perspective. Locate, evaluate, and implement theory to generate reliable data, making defensible evidence-based professional and organisational decisions about complex educational problems.

Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to plan and implement ongoing personal and professional learning. Critically reflect on demonstrating professional discernment, autonomy, resilience, responsibility and accountability when responding to change.

Demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills in both academic and professional settings. Demonstrate responsive leadership and the capacity to facilitate collaboration between a diverse range of individuals and teams.

Demonstrate a commitment to education founded on respect for the rights or all persons. Critically reflect on how a global perspective of educational practice can encourage inclusivity and cultural competence.

The course focuses on educational inclusion and diversity, providing educators with the latest knowledge and skills to be effective in contemporary educational contexts.

Students complete four core units:

  • Inclusive Education, Theory, Policy and Practice
  • Supporting Students in Difficult Times
  • Technology and Collaboration to Support Learning and Participation
  • Valuing Diversity.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
SCU Online Study Period 1 , Study Period 2 , Study Period 3 , Study Period 4 , Study Period 5 , Study Period 6 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this course is:

  • a four year Bachelor degree in Education from any Australian University, or equivalent, or
  • an undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level teaching qualification from any Australian university, or equivalent, or
  • a three year Bachelor degree in Teaching from any Australian University, or equivalent.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate of Educational Inclusion and Diversity, students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC5006 Valuing Diversity
WELF5002 Supporting Students in Difficult Times
TCHR6002 Technology and Collaboration to Support Learning and Participation
TCHR6003 Inclusive Education, Theory, Policy and Practice