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All units are offered online with an annual on-campus component (Winter School) held on the Lake Macquarie campus for one week (5 days) during July.
Mixed mode (Part-time only) · All 6 credit point units require a notional time commitment of 150 hours.
Course Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (GCES) builds the knowledge and skills of students to increase their impact and capability in the workplace. The course aims to inspire and empower Christian teachers to serve God with excellence in education, in the context of spirituality, wellbeing, integrity and service.
The GCES program has four specialisation options as follows, or may be undertaken without a specialisation:
All units in the GCES are offered online with an annual on campus component (Winter School) held on the Lake Macquarie campus for one week (5 days) during July. Attendance at Winter school is strongly recommended. Online attendance is available where circumstances make it difficult to attend in person.
GCES units are recognised as accredited Professional Development with all Australian State Accreditation Authorities, contributing 50 hours each of elective professional development to the maintenance period in which they are completed.
Where You Can Study
Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Postgraduate study substantially increases knowledge, skills, self-confidence, motivation and self-efficacy that empower teachers to enact change in their classrooms and school contexts. It also enables teachers to progress their careers while providing evidence of meeting the Professional Teacher Standards at highly accomplished and lead career stages. Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies graduates have gained promotion and employment in roles such as:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Worldviews & Values Issues in Christian Education
Christian Education unit; also available under Curriculum & Teaching and Health & Wellbeing specialisations
School as a Caring Community
Christian Education unit; also available under Curriculum & Teaching and Health & Wellbeing specialisations
School Effectiveness
Available under Leadership & Administration and Curriculum & Teaching specialisations
Mentoring & Education for Professional Learning
Available under Leadership & Administration and Curriculum & Teaching specialisations
Information Technology for Leaders in Education
Leadership & Administration specialisation unit
School Organisational Climate
Available under Leadership & Administration and Health & Wellbeing specialisations
The Theology, Theory & Practice of Leadership
Leadership & Administration specialisation unit
Leadership & Organisation
Leadership & Administration specialisation unit
Communication for Leaders
Leadership & Administration specialisation unit
Human Resource Management
Leadership & Administration specialisation unit
Organisational Processes & Change: Leadership
Leadership & Administration specialisation unit
Marketing Management
Leadership & Administration specialisation unit
Strategic Planning for Leadership
Leadership & Administration specialisation unit
Managerial and Professional Ethics
Leadership & Administration specialisation unit
Accounting for Leaders
Leadership & Administration specialisation unit
Legal & Governance Issues for Leaders
Leadership & Administration specialisation unit
Special Education: Strategies for Inclusion & Management
Special & Inclusive Education specialisation unit
Special Education: Issues & Educational Approaches
Special & Inclusive Education specialisation unit
Special Education: Gifted & Talented
Special & Inclusive Education specialisation unit
Special Education: Specific Learning Disabilities
Special & Inclusive Education specialisation unit
Issues in Curriculum Development
Curriculum & Teaching specialisation unit
Curriculum Development: The Praxis (Assessment & Reporting)
Curriculum & Teaching specialisation unit
Concepts in Learning (Brain Based Learning)
Curriculum & Teaching specialisation unit
Teaching: Towards a Personal Framework
Curriculum & Teaching specialisation unit
Health and Wellbeing Education
Available under Curriculum & Teaching and Health & Wellbeing specialisations
Teacher Effectiveness
Available under Curriculum & Teaching and Health & Wellbeing specialisations
Mentoring and Education for Professional Learning
Curriculum & Teaching specialisation unit
Information Technology & Learning
Curriculum & Teaching specialisation unit
Common Questions
All units in the GCES are offered online; however, there is an annual on-campus component called Winter School, held on the Lake Macquarie campus for one week (5 days) during July. Attendance at Winter School is strongly recommended, though online attendance is available where circumstances make it difficult to attend in person.
The GCES program offers four specialisation options: Leadership & Administration, Special & Inclusive Education, Curriculum & Teaching, and Health & Wellbeing. Selecting a specialisation is not mandatory, and the course may also be undertaken without one. If a specialisation is chosen, all units must be selected from the same specialisation, and specialisations are printed on the testamur at graduation.
To qualify for admission, applicants must have achieved an Australian four-year Bachelor's degree in Education, a Bachelor's degree followed by a Diploma of Education, a Bachelor of Teaching, or an equivalent qualification; or an overseas qualification comparable to an Australian Bachelor's degree or higher. Applicants must also submit a resume/CV or written summary demonstrating at least two years of relevant work experience (maximum 2 pages). In exceptional circumstances, an applicant may be admitted based on qualifications deemed equivalent as assessed by the Course Convenor in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
The course is offered part-time and typically takes 1 year to complete. It is not offered full-time. The maximum time for completion is 4 years. The course consists of four units totalling 24 credit points, with each 6 credit point unit requiring a notional time commitment of 150 hours.
Yes, GCES units are recognised as accredited Professional Development with all Australian State Accreditation Authorities, contributing 50 hours each of elective professional development to the maintenance period in which they are completed. Additionally, Adventist Schools Australia employees may seek sponsorship for tuition and educational expenses.
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