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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

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The Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education equips Charles Sturt University staff with skills to teach and support student learning in higher education. It is part of an articulated program of study.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Study Mode
Online

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education provides you with contemporary knowledge and skills to teach and support student learning in the higher education sector. It is offered to staff of Charles Sturt University, including associates in the School of Policing Studies teaching Charles Sturt subjects. This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Admission for CSU Staff: All CSU staff will be granted admission to the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, including academic associates in the School of Policing Studies teaching CSU subjects, Study Centre staff and other staff in partner institutions teaching CSU subjects and supervising CSU students.

Admission for non-CSU Staff: Admission is not available to non-CSU staff at this time.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

On completion of your Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, you will possess a widely recognised qualification that will enhance your career and provide you with a scholarly language and knowledge for applying for teaching awards and promotion.

Course structure

Essential Set (32 pts)Core subject8 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningEEL523Enhancing The Skilful Higher Education Teacher.8 credit ptsEducation Compulsory subject16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningEEL522Foundations of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education16 credit ptsNSW Police Academy, ADPP and School of Policing Studies Compulsory subjects16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningEEL416Learning and Teaching in Policing Contexts8 credit ptsEEL409Developing as a Police Educator8 credit ptsRestricted Electives8 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Students select EEL521 or select one elective subject from below

EEL521Learning and Teaching in Higher Education8 credit ptsEEB438Teaching Literacy in Adult and Vocational Education8 credit ptsEEE404Assessment Practices in Adult and Vocational Education8 credit ptsEEL418Learning Theory in Adult and Vocational Education8 credit ptsEMT501Educational Application of Digital Technologies8 credit ptsEEL500Mentoring, Leadership and Change8 credit ptsEEB506Professional Practice in Education and Training8 credit ptsEMT409Technology for Adult Learning and Teaching8 credit ptsEEP423Constructing Effective Learning Environments for Adults8 credit ptsStandard enrolment patterns

PART-TIME (OVER 2 YEARS):****SESSION 1 Intake

Year 1-Year-long Period 1 EEL522 Foundations of Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (16) (commence)

Year 2-Session 1 EEL521 Scholarly Teaching & LearningORRestricted elective

Year 2-Session 2 EEL523 Enhancing the Skilful Higher Education Teacher

NSW Police Academy Staff

PART-TIME (OVER 2 YEARS):****SESSION 1 Intake

Year 1-Session 1 EEL409 Developing as a Police Educator

OR

EEL416 learning and Teaching in Policing Context

Year 1-Session 2

EEL409 Developing as a Police Educator

OR

EEL416 Learning and Teaching in Policing Context

Year 2-Session 1 EEL521 Scholarly Teaching & LearningORRestricted elective

Year 2-Session 2 EEL523 Enhancing the Skilful Higher Education Teacher

View handbook to learn more

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Charles Sturt University.
81.9%
Overall satisfaction
71.7%
Skill scale
70.3%
Teaching scale
91.9%
Employed full-time
$90k
Average salary