Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
Avondale’s Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies provides advanced training in educational theory, practice and research with focus on the professional, ethical, moral and spiritual dimensions of education. The emphasis of the degree is towards improving the professional competency of practicing educators in independent and government schools. In the face of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Avondale’s Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies provides advanced training in educational theory, practice and research with focus on the professional, ethical, moral and spiritual dimensions of education. The emphasis of the degree is towards improving the professional competency of practicing educators in independent and government schools. In the face of rapid socioeconomic changes and societal expectations, the professional development of teachers is now viewed by many as not just an important ongoing process, but an essential requirement.
Studies are available in four specialisations:
Curriculum and Teaching Studies
Educational Administration
Religious Education
Special Education
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies is a four-unit course; three of which must come from one of the specialisations. Students enrolled in the Master of Education can choose to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies after successful completion of the four units.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies, graduates will be able to:
systematically explore educational theory and practice through a review of educational literature and shared praxis;
investigate and critically analyse both the theory and practice of education with respect to a particular topic or issue;
create a holistic personal professional body of knowledge that will be appraised from a Christian world-view;
solve problems through investigation, critical analysis and reflective thought;
explain aspects of educational practice on the basis of knowledge and research findings;
give evidence of an ability to fill organisational roles which require highly developed interpersonal skills;
display appropriate decision making skills within the context of Christian ethics;
identify types of research methodologies and their applicability to specified research questions;
conduct a minor creative research study involving systematic investigation, critical and reflective thought as well as documentation.
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for admission, you must have completed:
An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 four-year Bachelor’s degree in education, bachelor’s degree followed by a diploma of education, bachelor of teaching, or equivalent from an accredited university or higher education provider; or
An overseas education qualification comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 or higher
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Applicant’s who completed their bachelor’s degree (or overseas equivalent) in a language other than English must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no sub-band below 6.0.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Avondale University is the university that cares, Avondale’s focus is on delivering a high-quality educational experience for every course on offer.Inclusive and personalised student support via small classes with easy access to lecturers helps students get the most out of their study. They show this by ranking us number one in Australia for overall educational experience and teaching quality →The Good Universities Guide 2024.Students love the green, natural environment of our beautiful Lake Macquarie campus (located between the Central Coast and Newcastle) and the state-of-the-art health facilities of our campus at Sydney Adventist Hospital on the North Shore.A university experience like no other. Your career is more than just a job or a pay check at the end of the week. Your career is a calling to serve, to inspire and to make a difference. At Avondale University, we’re here to equip our students to fulfil their individual calling in the workforce, community and the world by providing a quality higher education experience. We call it the #avondalexp.
