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Special Education | 2017
Overview
The Master of Education (Special Education) is specifically designed to provide professional training for trained teachers to take up special education positions in schools.Students are provided with the knowledge and skills needed to support the full range of learning needs of students with special needs. They will learn to plan, implement and evaluate whole school interventions.
The Master of Education (Special Education) has been approved as a professionally oriented Masters program eligible for Student Income Support. For further information contact the Department of Human Services (Centrelink) on 132 490.
Course Structure
The MEd (Special Education) requires:
- The successful completion of 72 credit points comprising:
- 3 core subjects (18cp). EDGZ921 must be completed within the first 36 credit points of study and EDGS912 be completed in the final session of the degree;
- 4 subjects (24cp) selected from the Special Education specialisation; and
- 5 electives (30cp) selected from any Master of Education specialisation, including Special Education.
- No more than 4 subjects (24cp) will be at 800 level.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Students must complete the following three core subjects (18cp): | |||
EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
EDGS901 | Intro. to Inclusive Education: Strategies, Policies and Legislation | 6 | Autumn |
EDGS912 | Investigating Issues in Special Education/Inclusive Education | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Plus four subjects selected from the Special Education specialisation list below (24cp): | |||
EDGS902 | Asses. and Instruction of Students with Learning Difficulties | 6 | Autumn |
EDGS903 | Technologies for Students with Special Needs | 6 | Autumn |
EDGS914 | Assessment and Instruction of Individuals with High Support Needs | 6 | Spring |
EDGS916 | Models of Behaviour Management | 6 | Spring |
EDGS918 | Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies | 6 | Autumn |
EDGS920 | Language and Communication Difficulties: Theory and Practice | 6 | Spring |
EDGS922 | Teaching Gifted Students | 6 | Autumn |
EDGS924 | Giftedness in Special Populations | 6 | Spring |
EDGS932 | Curriculum for Gifted Learners | 6 | Spring |
EDGS951 | Autism and Learning | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
EDGS952 | Learning Environments for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Spring |
EDGS953 | Learning Curriculum and Plans for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Autumn |
EDGS954 | Learning Futures for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Spring |
EDGS930 | Professional Experience in Special Education* | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Plus five elective subjects chosen from the Special Education list above, or any other Master of Education specialisation (30cp) |
*EDGS930 is a compulsory requirement for teachers wishing to qualify with the Department of Education as Special Education Teachers
Please Note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Accreditation
This program is accredited with the Department of Education (DE) as a recognised qualification in special education for primary/secondary trained teachers.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au