Masters (Coursework)
School of Education, Sydney Campus
The Master of Education (Special Learning Needs) is a one-year, full-time degree that delivers an in-depth understanding of the needs of gifted students and those with learning difficulties. This program consists of eight courses, including five specialisation courses, and is taught on-Campus and online to provide a flexible learning experience.
Applicants must have all of the following:
The Master of Education (Special Learning Needs) has been designed to meet the needs of professional teachers who wish to undertake further career development. Over the course of your studies, you will explore teaching and learning strategies appropriate to working in classrooms in which children with special needs are integrated.
This degree consists of eight courses: two compulsory courses, one elective and five specialist courses. You will have the opportunity to explore topics such as Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Instruction Strategies for Learning Difficulties, Action Research in Education and Behaviour Management and Social Skills Instruction.
In order to accommodate for your existing commitments, tuition is extremely flexible and delivered via internal and external (online) classes. Furthermore, any face-to-face classes are mostly scheduled during school holidays or on Saturdays to avoid interfering with your current workload.
Specialisation courses
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.