Course

Master of Special Education

Approved Abbreviation: MSpecEd

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1682.2

AQF Level: 9

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is mid-year 2010 - 2014.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2010 - 1682.1 Master of Special Education

The Master of Special Education is a post-initial teaching qualification which enables teachers to work with students with special education needs across a range of settings (early childhood, primary, secondary, post-secondary). It includes an extensive practicum. It is designed to enable the student to specialise in working in early childhood intervention, inclusive settings, supported settings or gifted education. It combines some on-campus experiences (primarily in block mode) with on-line studies. The program supports teachers to engage in evidence-based practice in their area of specialisation.

Study Mode
Two years part-time.

Admission

This course provides a post-initial teaching qualification for graduates who already have a recognised three or four year teaching qualification. Applicants must have therefore successfully completed a recognised three or four year teaching qualification.

Government Policies: Education employers have special staff requirements and policies that apply to intending students of Education courses. At entry, this involves signing a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 or a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010.

Applications from Australian and NZ citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Part-time, multi-modal, and external courses are not available to student visa holders.

International students visiting or living in Australia on a temporary visa (other than a student visa), may be eligible to apply for Western Sydney University programs that are either part-time, multi-modal or external, subject to visa conditions and approval from the relevant School of the University.

External programs are also open to non-student visa holders who wish to study from their home country or another location outside of Australia.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Part-time

Year 1

Choose one of the following core units

101656

Researching Practice

101658

Transformative Learning

Specialist unit