Master of Education (Special Educational Needs)
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Division of Student Administration (DSA)
Student Information Centre
Tel 03 9244 6333 Melbourne
Tel 03 5227 2333 Geelong
Tel 03 5563 3333 Warrnambool
enquire@deakin.edu.auB = Melbourne campus at Burwood
G = Geelong campus at Waurn
Ponds
S = Geelong Waterfront campus
T = Melbourne campus at Toorak
W =Warrnambool campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of Education (Special Educational Needs) |
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| Campus | This course is only offered off campus |
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| Length | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| Faculty contacts | Faculty of Education
Tel 03 5227 1486
Tel 03 9244 3723
Email ed-educ-pg@deakin.edu.au
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| Deakin course code | E744SP |
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| Accredited by Victorian Institute of Teaching for specialist teaching positions. |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Master of Education (Special Educational Needs) is designed for qualified teachers interested in employment in the area of Special Educational Needs. This course consists of eight credit points taken over one year of full-time study or up to three years of part-time study, and includes 45 days of supervised teaching practice as required for employment as a teacher of special education in government schools in Victoria.
As a graduate of this course you will possess an understanding of contemporary education issues and discourses; have high-level critical and evaluative skills; translate into practice your experiences and understandings of inclusive educational programs.
The Master of Education (Special Educational Needs) is an externally accredited program that meets the requirements of the Department of Education and Training Victoria and Victorian Institute of Teaching guidelines for special education.
Professional recognition
Accreditation by Victorian Institute of Teaching for specialist teaching positions.
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Fees and charges
The contribution you are required to make towards the cost of your course will vary, depending on the type of university place you hold.
Commonwealth supported place (previously HECS place)
A Commonwealth supported place is one for which the university receives some government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute only part of the cost of their course. To be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place you must be an Australian citizen, or a New Zealand citizen or holder of a permanent visa who will be residing in Australia for the duration of your unit/s of study. All Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa will receive a Student Learning Entitlement (SLE). The SLE entitles a student to the equivalent of 7 years of full time study in a Commonwealth supported place.
Full fee (Tuition fee) place
A full fee place is one for which the university does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Full fee places are available to domestic students. Domestic students are those who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent visa.
Course costs depend on individual subjects chosen. To work out the cost of your course you will need to look up the unit requirements of your course and then sum the unit fee.
The fee for a unit is available via the link - Unit fee - within the unit description. Please note the unit fee does not include other administrative fees such as books, materials etc.
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Course rules
This course includes 45 days of supervised teaching practice as required for employment as a teacher of special education in government schools in Victoria. This professional practice can be taken across a range of settings.
To be awarded a Master of Education (Special Educational Needs), students are required to successfully complete 8 credit points of study comprising 4 core and 4 elective units.
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Course structure
Core units
ESI702 Individualised Program Planning
ESI708 Practicum: Special Educational Needs
ESI721 Teaching Social Behaviour
HDS726 Diversity, Disability and Social Exclusion
Elective units
ECL727 Literacy Teaching and Learning in Practice 2
ECP703 Child Protection: The Teacher's Role
ESH709 Curriculum Issues in Health and Physical Education
ESM701 Teaching Mathematics Successfully
ESP701 Advanced Studies in Gifted Education
ESP703 Student Welfare and Discipline Issues
HDS716 Implementing Support Strategies
HDS719 Person and Family Centred Support
Note:
(i) ESM701 and ESI702 are wholly online units
(ii) HDS codes are Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences units.
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Teaching methods
Students receive instructional materials, which may be offered through Deakin Studies Online (using WebCT Vista) as well as including printed materials, CD-ROM and other website links. Interaction with lecturers is also provided through use of Deakin Studies Online, email and telephone links.
Articulation
The Master of Education (Special Educational Needs) can articulate directly with credit to a Masters course with a research component.
Masters courses require a research component to lead to a Doctor of Philosophy.
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Admission requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicants previous academic record.
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Admission requirements - specific
The normal minimum educational requirement is four years of tertiary study inclusive of approved teacher training, for example, a four-year Bachelor of Education or a degree plus Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent. Candidates with a three year initial teaching qualification who have satisfactorily completed a Graduate Certificate of Education at credit level or higher may be eligible to enrol directly into the Master of Education.
Teachers requiring Victorian Institute of Teaching registration for employment purposes must hold an approved teaching qualification prior to commencing this course. Unqualified teachers and other professionals are advised to enrol in
Master of Education (Special Needs) E744 course.
In addition to minimum entry requirements, international students for whom English is not their first language are required to have an overall IELTS score of at least 7.
Special entry Special entry is also available, assessed at the time of application.
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Credit for prior learning - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the
Advanced Standing System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
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Credit for prior learning - specific
Applications for advanced standing will be considered as follows:
- Applicants who have completed graduate certificate/graduate diploma/masters units at a fifth-year level (in addition to four-year minimum entry requirements) are eligible to apply for up to 4 credit points of advanced standing;
- Applicants who have completed modules with assessment through the Victorian Professional Development Network (in addition to four-year minimum entry requirements) are eligible to apply for up to 2 credit points of advanced standing;
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How to apply
Applicants must apply directly to the University.
Download an application form (pdf file - 645Kb) or contact Division of Student Administration - Student Information Centre for an application form. (refer to contact details in the contacts section of this page).
