Master of Specialist Inclusive Education

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

Deakin’s Master of Specialist Inclusive Education gives you the tools to instil positive teaching practices in the classroom and beyond. You’ll gain highly specialised knowledge and skills to ensure the accessibility, participation and success for students with diverse educational needs.The course explores the implementation of social justice policy and addresses topics of gender, sexuality, social class, race, ethnicity, disability and the intersections between them. You’ll learn how to provide high-quality, inclusive education to students with disabilities and/or additional learning needs. Plus, you’ll graduate with advanced level, specialist skills that enable you to mentor other teachers and professionals involved in developing personalised, inclusive educational programs.We maintain close links with the education sector – like the Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) and Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) – to ensure our courses are developed and reviewed with industry and professional input. You’ll be taught by staff with experience in the sector that are recognised as leaders and innovators in their fields – so you can be confident that what you learn at Deakin will be relevant to your teaching career.Plus, our strong links to international universities, including the University of Sheffield (UK) and Aarhus University (Denmark), ensure you (and your career) benefit from a globally aligned approach to inclusive education.Through a combination of theory, research and professional experience you’ll gain high-level critical thinking and evaluative research skills that are transferable across a variety of educational settings, including both mainstream and specialist schools. With increasingly diverse student populations driving the amalgamation of mainstream and specialist schools, this highly sought-after skill set will truly set you apart from your peers.

Designed for

Qualified teachers

Structure

  • The course consists of 12 credit points of study including supervised professional experience
  • and a combination of core, research and elective units

Subjects

  • Effective classroom management
  • Inclusive classrooms
  • Inclusive education
  • Social justice and difference
  • Special education

Standard entry requirements

Admission to study postgraduate coursework at Deakin is based on recognition of your professional experience and previous qualifications.Admission is based on:Bachelor or Masters degree in the field of Education thatis a recognised initial teacherqualification for the purposes of registration as a primary or secondary teacher in Australia

Recognition

Endorsed by Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) for meeting the Specialist Area Guidelines for Special Education, for already qualified teachers.

Study pathways

Credit for prior learning will be granted in accordance with university policy.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Cloud(online) Domestic: $26,000
Yes
  • Part-time : 2 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year

Fee comments

Campuses: Cloud(online).

Course fee shown is indicative and actual fees may vary.

Further information

This course is not an initial teacher education qualification

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