Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Educational Psychology)

Program Overview

This graduate program explores the psychology of learning, thinking, motivation, and development, and its applications in educational settings. Graduates will gain skills for various careers in education, such as teaching, administration, and research, while understanding that it is not a program for psychology or school counseling professions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program will focus on the educational psychology of human learning, thinking, motivation and development. Learn how to apply this knowledge in educational contexts.

Outline:

You will complete 24 credit points consisting of: a minimum of 18 cp (3 units of study) of core units. The balance consists of elective units from the Educational Psychology Units of Study Table.

Careers:

Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to further their careers as: teaching professionals educational administrators researchers and policymakers within specific areas of education practice. This is not designed for those intending to become psychologists or school counsellors.

Other:

As a leading provider of professional learning for the education and social work sectors, the Sydney School of Education and Social Work offers a wide range of purpose-designed and industry-accredited workshops, short courses and conferences in a variety of settings. We design and deliver quality professional learning for the education community, supporting and developing teacher professional knowledge, practice and skill, and addressing the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Online and in-school programs Some of our professional development courses are offered as a combination of face-to-face classes at host schools with online participation and assignments. We have built strong relationships with practitioners in both the education and social work sectors. A key element of our education and social work degrees includes practical experience. Our advanced placement program allows our students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts and gain meaningful, practical experience.