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Special Education | 2019
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 Master of Education (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 EDGS936 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following three core subjects (18cp): | |||
| EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2019/2020 |
| EDGS901 | Intro. to Inclusive Education: Strategies, Policies and Legislation | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGS936 | Minor Research Project: Supporting Individuals with Disability | 6 | 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 | Not available in 2019 |
| 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 |
| EDGS934 | Gifted Students with Learning Disabilities | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| EDGS951 | Autism and Learning | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGS952 | Learning Environments for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Autumn, 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 |
| EDGS955 | Research-Informed Practice and the Autism Spectrum | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS956 | Leading Collaborative Communities for Lifelong Learning | 6 | Autumn |
| 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.
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Professional Accreditation
This program is approved by the Department of Education (DE) as a postgraduate qualification in special education for primary/secondary trained teachers.
Other Information
For further information please email: ssc@uow.edu.au