Deaf Studies (Teaching) (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Graduate Diploma in Deaf Studies (Teaching)
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course is designed for people working in educational contexts who wish to extend their understanding of bilingual and bicultural practices in the education of the Deaf. Students also have an opportunity to develop their knowledge of AUSLAN.
Course structure
Studnets complete a total of six subjects. Students enrol in one of three streams: Language, Teaching or LOTE, and omplete six subjects, including two core subjects. Subjects include Literacy and Numeracy Development For Deaf And Hearing Impaired Students, and Curriculum Issues in the Development of Bilingual, Bicultural Teaching Programs.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 630
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants must have a recognised teaching qualification. Applicants who can demonstrate practical experience in the field of deaf education may be considered for special entry.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/nids
Contact information
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