This course provides a specialised program for those wishing to develop their religious education skills and qualifications It is suited to those in leadership positions and teachers working in the areas of Religious Education.
The College of Education Master of Education (MEd) degree program in Educational Administration is designed to provide advanced professional studies in graduate-level coursework for persons who are interested in becoming principals, at all levels, and are committed to excellence in childhood development.
Course type:
Postgraduate (coursework)
Availability (full-time or part-time):
Full-time
Part-time
Location:
On campus
External
Courses
Course name Units Duration (full-time equivalent) GradStart code CRICOS code
Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Education) 18 units 6 months 2GC012 053134C
Master of Education (Special Education) 72 units 2 years 2CM009 053058K
Overview
This articulated program is professionally designed to extend the competence of teachers to educate and support students with special educational needs in a range of educational settings.
The Master of Education (Special Education) is also open to members of other professions who wish to expand their expertise into the area of special education, but is not designed to be an initial preparation for teaching.
The Masters provides for the in-depth study of matters of crucial importance for the education of children needing special education, including curriculum and systems and issues relating to early development.
Specialisation is available in the areas of learning difficulties, gifted education, behaviour problems, employment issues, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, hearing impairment, vision impairment, autism, and psychological perspectives.
Students undertaking the Special Education stream in the Graduate Certificate in Education select three topics from the Masters program.
An Orientation and Mobility stream is also available in the Graduate Certificate in Education for people working, or seeking work in orientation and mobility training, or who have a general interest in this area. It will enable graduates to facilitate rehabilitation for people who are blind and vision impaired, reorientate them to their environments and teach them skills to increase their quality of life and carry out practical everyday living skills independently. The program includes a 10-week practicum.
What will I study?
Refer to the program of study:
Graduate Certificate in Education
Master of Education (Special Education)
Entry requirementsDomestic students International students
Applicants must normally hold an approved 3 year degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
Masters degrees are 72-unit courses but credit of up to 36 units may be granted for an approved 4 year degree and relevant work experience. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or equivalent receive some credit when progressing to Education Masters program.
Accredited professional development pathways modules may also be recognised. Refer to Accreditation of Professional Development Pathways Modules at Flinders University for more details.
Applicants must normally hold an approved 3 year degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
Masters degrees are 72-unit courses but credit of up to 36 units may be granted for an approved 4 year degree and relevant work experience. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or equivalent receive some credit when progressing to Education Masters program.
Accredited professional development pathways modules may also be recognised. Refer to Accreditation of Professional Development Pathways Modules at Flinders University for more details.
English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements .
Applications
Domestic students International students
Mid-year entry: Yes Mid-year entry: Yes
Apply through: SATAC - GradStart Apply through: International Office
Application closing dates: Semester 1, 2009: 20 February 2009 Application closing dates: Semester 1, 2009: 30 November 2008
Semester 2, 2009: 31 May 2009
Annual fees
Course Place type Domestic students International students
Graduate Certificate in Education Commonwealth supported -
Student contribution amount $2,134 N/A
Full fee paying N/A $8,200
Master of Education Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount $4,205 N/A
Full fee paying N/A $16,400
This taught programme is provided by Education & Professional Studies within the School of Social Science & Public Policy. Follow these links for information about the department and School, including facilities, funding, and a list of staff research interests.
Purpose
The programme aims to provide advanced training in research methods across the full range of the social sciences for both prospective researchers and those currently working in the field, as well as in-depth knowledge of educational issues.
Programme description
- teaching from staff with international reputations in the field.
- flexibility and choice over the duration of the programme enables participants to take acount of new interests and changing concerns.
- students are able to undertake professionally-focused research that reflects their specific interests.
You will gain a thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of the variety of data collection methods available to the social scientist and of the principle methods of analysing social data.
The programme includes four interdisciplinary modules in Social Science research methods: Qualitative Research Methods; Quantitative Research Methods; Theory & Methodologies of the Social Sciences; and Applied Social Science: Research Design and Project Management. You will also choose two specialist Education master’s modules from an approved list of over 20 and carry out a pilot research study in an aspect of education.
Programme format and assessment
The core modules are compulsory. All modules are assessed by coursework. There are no written examinations.
Programme elements/modules
More information on typical programme modules. NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.
English language requirements
More information for students whose first language is not English.
Student destinations
Students may go on to do further research at doctoral level or pursue a career in social science research.
Funding
ESRC funding.
Application procedure
All applications are considered by the Admissions Tutor and one other member of staff. Home students are invited for interview and both home and international students are asked, if appropriate, to complete a short written task. We endeavour to process all applications within six weeks of receipt in the department.
Personal statement and supporting information section
Please give your reasons for wanting to study the MRes in Education.
All charges listed are for the academic year 2008-09 and are subject to change.
Basic Degrees Tuition
Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Education, Master of Arts (Theological Studies), and Master of Divinity/Master of Arts in Christian Education Dual Degree
$1,076 per course. If ten credits are taken in the nine-month academic year, the total is $10,760. Courses worth 2 credits (summer language courses, summer supervised ministry, clinical pastoral education, field-based learning) cost $2,152. The total cost for 12 credits is $12,912.
Advanced Degrees Tuition
Master of Theology and Doctor of Philosophy
$11,904 per year. Ph.D. students in their third year or later pay $1,082 tuition each long term for one credit in dissertation research and writing for a total of $2,164 per year.
The Th.M. degree is designed to be completed in one nine-month academic year. Students in this program are charged tuition at the yearly rate listed above. Depending on the number of credits completed, Th.M. students who receive permission to extend their program beyond one year may pay a continuation fee of $1,082 for each fall term and each spring term until all degree requirements are completed.
Fees
Student Activities Fee
All full-time students will be charged $200 per year. Part-time students, including doctoral level students after the first two years in residence, will be charged $76 per year. ECP and D.Min. students will be charged $13 per course.
Late Registration Fee
This $60 fee applies to registrations received after the date shown on student registration forms.
Graduation Fee
$125 per degree for all degree programs except M.Div./M.A.C.E. The fee for M.Div./M.A.C.E. degree students is $150, reflecting the two degrees earned.
Directed Study Fee
There is a $60 fee for all directed studies submitted after the first day of the term for which they are to be registered. Directed studies submitted after the end of the drop/add period of a term will, except in the case of a graduating senior’s final term, be registered for the following term (summer excluded) though the work may be done prior to that with the professor’s permission. An additional $150 honorarium fee is charged to students who are given permission to do directed studies with adjunct faculty members.
By Pass and Advanced-Standing Examination Fee
There is a $125 fee for each by-pass and each advanced-standing examination.
Dissertation Fee
Ph.D. students pay this $500 fee in their final year.
Degree: Special Education
University: Indiana University
School: School of Education
Degree(s) offered: Master of Science
Overview: A full range of graduate opportunities is available through the School of Education at IUPUI. Students can earn the Master of Science in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Language Education, Special Education, and complete requirements for the master’s in Higher Education/Student Affairs. The program in Counseling and Counselor Education leads to a master’s degree and a license in school counseling. The school also offers a master’s degree with a special focus on technology integration on-site in several area school systems.
Degree Curriculum: Master of Science as posted by School of Education
Master of Science as posted in Student Bulletin
Degree: Language Education
University: Indiana University
School: School of Education
Degree(s) offered: Master of Science
Overview: The mission of the Indiana University School of Education at IUPUI is to offer challenging undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare reflective, caring, and highly skilled professionals for diverse educational settings. Through on-going collaboration and interdisciplinary partnerships, we are dedicated to advancing teaching and learning practices, informing educational theory and research, and influencing state and federal education policy.
Degree Curriculum: Master of Science as posted by School of Education
Master of Science as posted in Student Bulletin
General requirements as posted in Student Bulletin
General requirements for School of Education
Degree: Educational Leadership
University: Indiana University
School: School of Education
Degree(s) offered: Master of Science
Overview: Organization and structure of the school system, legal basis of school administration, agencies of administration and control, and standards for administration in the various functional areas.
Degree Curriculum: Master of Science as posted by School of Education
Master of Science as posted in Student Bulletin
Degree: Education - Higher Education and Student Affairs
University: Indiana University
School: School of Education
Degree(s) offered: Master of Science
Overview: NOTE: students may be required to take some courses at Bloomington campus
The concentration in higher education emphasizes the study of the organization, structure and finance, personnel management, and current trends and issues in higher education. Both concentrations introduce students to relevant the research, and practices related to college and university administration. The course content is responsive to current issues in the field, and faculty actively encourage students to individualize their course work to meet their own objectives.
Degree Curriculum: Master of Science as posted by School of Education
Master of Science as posted in Student Bulletin
Degree: Education - Education Technology
University: Indiana University
School: School of Education
Degree(s) offered: Master of Science
Overview: The Educational Technology Program is designed to prepare K-12 educators to effectively use computers in their classrooms for instructional, record-keeping, and communications purposes. Students have the choice of completing a master’s degree in Curriculum/Instruction (Educational Technology) - 36 credit hours OR a Computer Endorsement - 18 hours. The master’s program is appropriate for the formal training of teachers seeking to be Computer Coordinators for their schools or for their district. The computer endorsement is also good background for classroom teachers who simply want to make the best use of their classroom computers.
Degree Curriculum: Master of Science as posted by School of Education
Master of Science as posted in Student Bulletin