Course

Master of Special Education

Approved Abbreviation: MSpecEd

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1682.1

1682.1 MASTER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TO BE REPLACED BY 1682.2 FROM 2H 2010.

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 1H 2010.

The Master of Special Education is a post-initial teaching qualification which enables teachers to work with students with special education needs across a range of settings (early childhood, primary, secondary, post-secondary). It includes an extensive practicum. It is designed to enable the student to specialise in working in early childhood intervention, inclusive settings, supported settings or gifted education. It combines some on-campus experiences (primarily in block mode) with on-line studies. The program supports teachers to engage in evidence-based practice in their area of specialisation.

Study Mode
Two years part-time.

Admission

Applicants must have a recognised teaching qualification AND

Have a minimum of two years FTE work experience in education or training.

Applications from Australian and NZ citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

http://www.uac.edu.au

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

http://www.uws.edu.au/international

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
Government Policies: Education employers have special staff requirements and policies that apply to intending students of Education courses. At entry, this involves signing a Prohibited Employment Declaration.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Part-time

Year 1

Core units

Choose one of the following core units

101656

Researching Practice

101655

Transformative Leadership

Specialist unit