Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary) (exit only) (1716)

  • Approved Abbreviation: GradCertEdSt(Sec)
  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 1716
  • AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 0101776

This early exit program has been discontinued from Autumn 2023.

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Secondary) is an exit point on completion of 40 credit points of study selected from the Master of Teaching (Secondary) subjects as indicated in the course structure . A Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies would be an appropriate exit point for an already accredited teacher. Please note, this is not a teaching qualification.

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Program Advice

Dr Jose Hanham

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
Penrith Campus Full Time Internal See above
Penrith Campus Part Time Internal See above

Admission

This is an exit point from 1714 - Master of Teaching (Secondary).

Program Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points from the subjects listed below.

Professional Learning Pathway

Subject Title Credit Points
Select four of the following:40
Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching
Pedagogy for Positive Learning Environments
Literacy and Numeracy for Secondary Teaching
Diversity, Social Justice and Schooling
Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Perspectives on Theory, Policy, and Practice
Aboriginal & Culturally Responsive Pedagogies
Professional Practice Community Engagement
Total Credit Points40

Equivalent Subjects

The subject listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2023 or earlier.

TEAC 7004 Adolescent Development and Teaching, replaced by TEAC 7161 Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching

Replaced Subjects

The subjects listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed the subjects in 2023 or earlier.

TEAC 7027 Designing Teaching and Learning, replaced by TEAC 7160 Literacy and Numeracy for Secondary Teaching