Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education)

Program Overview

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The Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education) from UniSQ equips students with the skills and knowledge to work with students with learning difficulties. It emphasizes trauma-informed practice, autism spectrum disorder, differentiation in inclusive education, and mental health promotion and intervention. Graduates may pursue careers as special education teachers, autism spectrum disorder specialists, or mental health counselors in schools, hospitals, and community organizations.

Program Outline

The Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education) from UniSQ provides foundational specialist knowledge and skills for working with students with learning difficulties. It focuses on trauma-informed practice, autism spectrum disorder, differentiation, and wellbeing in educational contexts. Students will learn to apply the concept of differentiation and critically analyze its role in inclusive education, as well as discover multilevel strategies for mental health promotion and intervention in educational settings.

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Objectives:

• Gain foundational knowledge and skills in special education
• Develop expertise in trauma-informed practice, autism spectrum disorder, differentiation, and wellbeing
• Discover strategies for mental health promotion and intervention in educational contexts

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Trauma-informed practice
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Differentiation in inclusive education
• Mental health promotion and intervention in educational contexts

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Course Schedule:

• The program consists of 4 units.
• Students can start their studies in Trimester 1 or 2.

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Individual Modules:

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Core Courses:

• Trauma-Informed Practice in Education
• Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding and Intervention
• Differentiation in Inclusive Education
• Mental Health Promotion and Intervention in Educational Contexts

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Assignments
• Exams
• Presentations
• Projects

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Assessment Criteria:

• Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter
• Critical thinking and analysis skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving skills

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Online learning

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Faculty:

• Experienced and qualified educators in special education

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Unique Approaches:

• Focus on trauma-informed practice
• Emphasis on differentiation in inclusive education
• Multilevel strategies for mental health promotion and intervention

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Special education teacher
• Educational support worker
• Autism spectrum disorder specialist
• Mental health counselor

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Opportunities:

• Work in schools, hospitals, community organizations, and private practice

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Outcomes:

• Improved knowledge and skills in special education
• Enhanced employability in the field of special education
• Increased confidence in working with students with learning difficulties

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Other:

• The program is Commonwealth supported, which means it is offered at a reduced cost.
• Students can use the four units of credit from this qualification as an entry point to the Graduate Diploma of Education (Special and Inclusive Education) or the Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education).