Master of Inclusive Education
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
The Master of Inclusive Education is a post-initial teaching qualification which enables teachers to work with individuals with additional needs across a range of settings (early childhood, primary, secondary, post-school). Advancing the quality of life and learning outcomes for individuals with additional needs requires specialists who not only hold the necessary knowledge, but possess skills and dispositions to work in a manner that builds the capacity of individuals with additional needs, their families and those working with them. The course considers individuals with a range of disabilities and needs across the lifespan. The course includes a teaching practicum with students with additional needs, and the construction and completion of a research project. Delivered through a flexible online mode, and founded in authentic learning experiences, the course is well-suited to in-service teachers across Australia and beyond. This course is recognised as a post-initial teaching qualification in Inclusive/Special Education (for example, teachers who are qualified to teach in either primary or secondary and then complete the Master of Inclusive Education are recognised as Special Education teachers for K-12 by the NSW Department of Education and Communities). The Inclusive Education qualification of early childhood and adult education teachers working in the disability field is subject to recognition by their employers.
Structure
120 credit points comprising 3 core units and nine alternate units.
Subjects
- Education-inclusive
Standard entry requirements
Undergraduate or higher in teaching or education that leads to a professional teaching qualification.
Recognition
NSW Department of Education
Study pathways
Students with a postgraduate (Level 8) qualification OR a bachelor qualification (Level 7) plus three years full time of teaching experience can apply for up to four units Advanced Standing, assessed at the time of admission.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| WSU Online | International: $42,525 | Yes |
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Further information
Students must satisfactorily complete Child Protection training and Working with Children Check Student Declaration, as well as obtain Anaphylaxis certification.
