Higher Education (Graduate Certificate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
Length
2-3 semesters part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo
Course description
This course offers advanced professional development to academic staff, with a focus on enhanced teaching skills and an understanding of educational processes appropriate to teaching and learning in higher education. The course is convened jointly by the Faculty of Education and the La Trobe University Curriculum Teaching and Learning Centre.
Course structure
The course comprises four 15-credit-point subjects: Higher Learning by Design, Education, Teaching in Higher Eduction, Higher Education Curriculum Design, Applied Research in Higher Education.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University by 14 February for Semester 1 and 11 July for Semester 2. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $6680 (60 credit points).
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline, and completion of the three-day Effective Teaching at La Trobe workshop, or equivalent. Applicants must also have the support of the relevant Head of School and Associate Dean (Academic) or equivalent managers and the course administrator, Professor Tom Angelo.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates may work as lecturers in universities and other tertiary education settings.