Course

Graduate Diploma in Education (Social Ecology) (exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: GradDipEd(SocEcol)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 1685.1

AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 068529E

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This course is an exit award only. Students may elect to exit the Master of Education (Social Ecology) after the completion of the four core units and two electives with the Graduate Diploma in Education (Social Ecology).

The Graduate Diploma in Education (Social Ecology) explores the dynamic interrelationships between the personal, social, environmental and 'spiritual'. We acknowledge that everything we do as individuals affects others and our shared communities and environments. We regard ourselves as parts of the systems (local and global) in which we live, and needing to take responsibility for our roles within them. Key theme areas include cultural action, sustainability education, ethical leadership, organisational development, transformative learning and applied spirituality.

This course is for those who think that achieving ecological, social and personal sustainability will require a shift in values and attitudes, rather than just more scientific knowledge and technology. It is for social change activists who want to be more effective in working with transformation within organisations and communities. It is for those seeking to influence our shared future, imaginatively, collaboratively, ethically and effectively.

Study Mode
Two years part-time.

Admission

This is an exit award only from 1683 - Master of Education (Social Ecology).

Course Structure

Students may elect to exit the Master of Education (Social Ecology) after the completion of the four core units and two specialist units with the Graduate Diploma in Education (Social Ecology).

Core units

101655

Transformative Leadership

101656

Researching Practice

101657

Independent Study/Practice in Context

101658

Transformative Learning

Specialist units

Choose two of

101651

Applied Imagination

101652

Ecopsychology and Cultural Change

101653

Environmental Education and Advocacy

101654

Researching Social Ecology