Graduate Diploma of Education (One to Nine)

Teaching can be one of the most rewarding careers for individuals who enjoy working with children. However, some people may not have considered teaching as a profession until after they have completed an undergraduate degree.

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Years One to Nine) will produce teachers who are flexible and aware of the key learning areas for this age spectrum. It helps to address the serious shortage of teachers in specialist areas, such as Mathematics and Science, and also prepares graduates to teach in the Middle Phase of Learning (Years Four to Nine). Graduates of the One to Nine program will have increased employment options being able to teach in both primary and secondary schools.

The Graduate Diploma provides the perfect opportunity for graduates to qualify for a profession that is recognised throughout Australia and the world, in one year of full-time study. It is an intensive program meeting the requirements of the Queensland College of Teachers for registration as a teacher. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of achievement in their undergraduate degree and be committed to undertaking continuous professional development throughout their teaching career.

The Graduate Diploma of Education program commences prior to the start of Study Period 1. The on-campus program orientation for the Years 1-9 major commences in Cairns on 4 February, 2009. An application for this course must be received by 31 October, 2008.

Overview

Structure

Career Opportunities

Professional Experience

Professional Recognition

Application and Contact Information

Overview

Duration:
 1 year full-time
 
Mode:
 On campus, full-time
 
Type:
 Postgraduate
 
Credit points:
 24 credit points o
 
Fees:
 See our Postgraduate study costs website
 
Intake:
 Mid-year entry not available
 
Prerequisite/s:
 A three-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution. The academic record of applicants may be considered in the application process.

Applicants need to have successfully completed two years of tertiary study (ie. two subjects in both first and second years) in two teaching areas offered to Year 10, selected from Mathematics, Science, Arts, English, Social and Environmental Education, Health and Physical Education, and Technology (eg. Four, three-credit-point subjects at Level 1 and Level 2 to cover two different teaching areas, a total of eight subjects).
 
Campus:
 Cairns
 
Faculty:
 Faculty of Arts, Education & Social Sciences
 
Course code:
 33506 GDE-OTT
 

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2009, but may undergo subsequent changes. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

ED5875:03 Foundations of Education

ED5231:03 Curriculum Essentials 1 – English

ED5232:03 Curriculum Essentials 2 – Mathematics

ED5218:03 Professional Practices 1

ED5233:03 Curriculum Essentials 3 – Science, SOSE and Technology

ED5234:03 Curriculum Essentials 4 – Health and Physical Education, the Arts and Technology

ED5219:03Professional Practices 2

ED5488:03 Final Graduate Professional Experience

Note: Pre-service teachers who wish to work in Catholic Education are advised to also complete either EDRE101 Religious Education 1 or EDRE102 Religious Education 2 through the Australian Catholic University, however, recognition of advanced standing does not apply to these subjects.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Years One to Nine program will have increased employment options being able to teach in both primary and secondarygovernment and non-government schools.

Additional career opportunities exist in government departments (children's services, family services, education, health), community development and welfare agencies, education officers at tourist attractions and support services for families.

Professional Experience

An integral part of becoming a teacher is gaining practical experience in schools. You will be required to complete 55 days of professional experience in primary school settings during the course plus an additional 20 days of community service education. Students are placed in schools for three to four-week blocks of Professional Experience throughout the year.

Placements are available in government and non-government schools.

Professional Recognition

Successful graduates can register with the Queensland College of Teachers. International students should consult the relevant authority in their home country.

Application and Contact Information

Australian and New Zealand students

Applicants apply directly to JCU using an Application for Postgraduate Coursework Program form.

Applicants must submit additional written material to the University using a JCU Graduate Diploma of Education Additional Information Form . This form must be accompanied by an academic transcript of the undergraduate degree containing GPA details and full listing of subjects. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Further information and forms may be obtained by contacting faculty staff on 07 47 81 5189 (Townsville) or 07 40 421141 (Cairns).

Applications close on 31 October each year. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Successful applicants should receive notification by 30 November each year.

through your local IDP office;

or through one of James Cook University's Overseas Agents. (In Canada, JCU's agents are Oztrekk and Australearn)

Applicants MUST include certified copies of their entire academic record to date, including secondary and previous tertiary studies. Transcripts issued in a language other than English must also be accompanied by certified English translations (both the certified translation and a copy of the original document should be attached to the application). Documents can be certified by public notaries, University representatives or diplomatic officials. Photocopies of certified copies and uncertified photocopies are unacceptable

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