Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary Education)

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.

To prepare as a secondary teacher, you will focus on two key learning areas, minor to year 10 and one major discipline to year 12. In choosing your teaching areas, you need to consider combinations that are in demand in secondary schools. At JCU you can qualify to teach in the following secondary school subjects:

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies
 Biology
 
Chemistry
 Drama
 
Visual Arts
 English
 
Geography
 Health and Physical Education
 
Languages
 Legal Studies
 
Marine Science
 Mathematics
 
History
 Multi-strand Science
 
Music
 Physics
 
Information and Communication Technologies
 Studies of Society and the Environment
 

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 programs commence prior to the start of Study Period 1. The on-campus program orientation for the Primary and Secondary majors commence in Townsville on the 28 January, 2009, and the on-campus program orientation for the Years 1-9 major commences in Cairns on the 4 February, 2009.

Applications for this course are to be received by 31 October for the following year. Please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Officer (see below) for confirmation of these dates. 

Overview

Structure

Career Opportunities

Professional Experience

Professional Recognition

Application and Contact Information

Overview

Duration:
 1 year fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full-time or part-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:

three years of tertiary study in one secondary teaching area offered to Year 12 (eg. Two, three-credit-point subjects at Level 1, and

three each at Levels 2and 3 – a total of eight subjects) and

a minimum of two years of tertiary study in a secondary teaching area offered to Year 10 (eg. Two, three-credit point subjects at Levels 1 and 2 – a total of four subjects) from the teaching areas listed below.

Mathematics,

Science,

Arts,

English,

Social and Environmental Education,

Health and Physical Education, and

Technology

In choosing their teaching areas, students should consider combinations that are in demand in secondary schools.
 
Campus:
 Townsville;
 
Faculty:
 Faculty of Arts, Education & Social Sciences
 
Course code:
 33506 GDE-SEC
 

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 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

ED5875:03 Foundations of Education

ED5218:03 Professional Practices 1

ED5225:06 Secondary Curriculum 1

ED5226:03 Secondary Curriculum 2

ED5219:03 Professional Practices 2

ED5488:03 Final Graduate Professional Experience

Elective subjects

Select one, three-credit-point ED subject from Level 4 or Level 5 subjects.

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. Recognition of advanced standing for one subject is available.

Career Opportunities

Secondary school education graduates teach in secondary school for years 8 to 12 in government 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 secondary school settings during the course plus an additional 20 days of community service education. Placements are allocated 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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