- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
The Early Years | 2017
The Early Years specialisation is under review and will not be available for new enrolments in 2017.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2017 is available from the Archives link in the menu.
Overview
The Early Years specialisation enables relevant professionals to meet workforce requirements in line with Australian Government directions in early childhood and care reform. It is a program for qualified Early Childhood teachers who wish to increase their skills levels to become managers of early childhood centres, or teachers seeking to expand their career opportunities in child and family services.
Course Structure
The MEd (The Early Years) requires:
- The successful completion of 72 credit points of study comprising:
- 10 core subjects (60cp). EDGZ921 must be completed in the first 36 credit points of study and EDGY906 be completed in the last session of the degree; and
- 2 electives (12cp) selected from any Master of Education specialisation.
- 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 ten core subjects (60cp): | |||
EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
EDGZ801 | Psychology for Educators | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
EDGZ802 | Introduction to Assessment Principles and Practice | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
EDGZ803 | Current Issues in Education: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Policy | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
EDGY901 | Pedagogy, Practice and Play in Early Years | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
EDGY902 | Early Years Curriculum Studies | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
EDGY903 | Socio-cultural Perspectives in the Early Years | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
EDGY904 | Management and Leadership for Early Childhood Professionals | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
EDGY905 | Healthy Lifestyles for Pre-School Children: Physical Activity | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
EDGY906 | Minor Project in the Early Years | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
Plus two elective subjects chosen from any Master of Education specialisation (12cp) |
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.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au