Outdoor And Environmental Education (Graduate Certificate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Certificate in Outdoor and Environmental Education
Length
6 months
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
For graduates with little or no experience in outdoor or environmental education, this course offers an intensive program and an opportunity to choose subjects according to individual needs and interests. Graduates with demonstrated expertise in outdoor or environmental education may tailor the course to extend their expertise into new areas, or add depth of knowledge in a specialist area. The course includes both the theoretical depth and integrated practical work for which the Outdoor Education program is internationally renowned.
Course structure
Students undertake one elective and three core subjects: Outdoor Education Concepts, Outdoor Education Experience, and Bush Environments.
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)
19 750
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/postgraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Students will need to allow A$1500 - A$2000 to purchase suitable outdoor field equipment such as a sleeping bag and wet weather gear. These items may be purchased from any supplier and will be the students' personal property. Students are encouraged to bring any camping gear they may already have and to wait until they have commenced the course before purchasing any new gear.
Selection
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
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. All applicants, including those with no experience in outdoor activities (e.g. lightweight camping), must have a reasonable level of fitness to be able to undertake overnight bushwalks and canoe trips in remote areas.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
Applicants will be advised of exact start dates, however this program is likely to commence in February and July.