Course

Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership) (exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: GradCertEd(Lead)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1681.1

AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 068527G

The Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership) is designed for educators, and aspiring and current educational leaders, associated with early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, TAFE, community-based and other professional settings. The program allows current and emerging educational leaders the opportunity to continue their professional development in a way that will enhance reflective professional practice and personal advancement opportunities. Innovative contemporary research-based methodologies to improve leadership practice and learning outcomes will underpin the course and unit offerings. Graduates will develop skills in the areas of transformative leadership and learning, researching practice, curriculum and pedagogy, evaluation of education and social programs, educational leadership and other areas of interest. Students may also choose a variety of other areas of research and independent study under the guidance of experienced academic staff.

Study Mode
Six months full-time or one year part-time.

Admission

1681 Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership) is an exit award from 1680 Master of Education (Leadership)

Course Structure

Students enrolled in 1680 Master of Education (Leadership) may graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Education following the successful completion of two core units drawn from the four common core units below.

101655Transformative Leadership
101658Transformative Learning
101656Researching Practice
101657Independent Study/Practice in Context

And two units from the following

101659Evaluating Learning Programs
101660Curriculum Futures
100701Leadership, Mentoring and Professional Growth

Or one specialist unit chosen from 1683 - Master of Education Social Ecology or 1682 - Master of Special Education

Or other core units (all the nominated units are 10 credit points).



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