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Special education

Why study Special education?

The Master of Special Education is for graduate teachers who would like to gain the knowledge and skills for work in special education. We facilitate professional knowledge to improve learning outcomes for students who experience learning difficulties or disabilities. You may complete subjects in this program online, on campus or at summer school intensives.

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for any school position related to student administration, student welfare, social justice, supporting students with disabilities or the differentiated curriculum. Roles include year level coordinators disability or integration advisor, student welfare advisor, transition coordinator, behaviour management advisor and learning support teachers.

Courses

Local students

Special education courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2011	Graduate Diploma in Special Education and Human Services	Bendigo	1 year full-time or 2-3 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Graduate Diploma in Special Education and Human Services continued… Course description This course provides a qualification for professionals from a range of disciplines who work with people with disabilities. It provides students with an understanding of issues in the lives of people with special education needs, and is suitable for integration teachers and other special education roles (except in the field of hearing impairment). It covers topics such as teaching students with Autism, multiple disabilities and communication, wellbeing and responsiveness, challenging behaviours and difference, and an integrated special education practicum. Prerequisite Bachelor-level teaching qualification or equivalent. Fee type Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available Fee amount Indicative (2011): $12,610 (per 120 credit points) Additional information Students must produce a Working With Children Check Card prior to commencing the course. How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply direct to the University by 14 February for Semester 1 and 11 July for Semester 2. Professional recognition The course is endorsed by the Victorian Institute of Teaching for candidates who have completed a recognised three-year teacher training program. Full course details Special Education and Human Services (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo
2012	Graduate Diploma in Special Education and Human Services	Bendigo	1 year full-time or 2-3 years part-time.	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Graduate Diploma in Special Education and Human Services continued… Course description This course is aimed at professionals from a range of disciplines who work with people with disabilities. It provides students with an understanding of issues in the lives of people with special education needs, and is suitable for integration teachers and other special education roles (except in the field of hearing impairment). It covers topics such as teaching students with autism, multiple disabilities and communication, wellbeing and responsiveness, challenging behaviours and difference, and an integrated special education practicum. For people involved in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education. Prerequisite Bachelor-level teaching qualification or equivalent. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $13,360 per 120 credit points. Additional information Students must produce a Working With Children Check Card prior to commencing the course. How to apply Apply direct to the University by 14 February for Semester 1 and 11 July for Semester 2. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Professional recognition The course is endorsed by the Victorian Institute of Teaching for graduates who have completed a recognised three-year teacher training program. Full course details Special Education and Human Services (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo
2011	Master of Special Education	Bendigo	1 year full-time or 2- 3 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Special Education continued… Course description This course is a major initiative in promoting an inclusive concept of special education, along with the traditional area of the effective and equitable education of students with disabilities, impairments, and other special education needs. It is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in all areas of special education, ranging from students-at-risk to family and school relationships to communication systems and emerging technologies and intervention programs. Prerequisite Bachelor of Education, Honours degree, four-year teaching qualification or specialised Graduate Diploma. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $12,610 (per 120 credit points) Additional information This course is Youth Allowance / ABSTUDY approved. Students must produce a Working With Children Check Card prior to commencing. How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply direct to the University by 14 February for Semester 1 and 11 July for Semester 2. Professional recognition The course is endorsed by the Victorian Institute of Teaching for candidates with an accredited general teaching qualification. Full course details Special Education (Master)Bendigo
2012	Master of Special Education	Bendigo	1 year full-time or 2- 3 years part-time.	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Special Education continued… Course description This course is a major initiative in promoting an inclusive concept of special education, along with the traditional area of the effective and equitable education of students with disabilities, impairments, and other special education needs. It is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in all areas of special education, ranging from students at risk to family and school relationships to communication systems and emerging technologies and intervention programs. Prerequisite Bachelor of Education, Honours degree, four-year teaching qualification or specialised Graduate Diploma. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $12,610 per 120 credit points. Additional information Students must produce a Working With Children Check Card prior to commencing. How to apply Apply direct to the University by 14 February for Semester 1 and 11 July for Semester 2. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Professional recognition The course is endorsed by the Victorian Institute of Teaching for candidates with an accredited general teaching qualification. Full course details Special Education (Master)Bendigo

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

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Special education international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2011	Graduate Diploma in Special Education and Human Services (049906J)	Bendigo	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$19 200
Graduate Diploma in Special Education and Human Services continued… Year 2011 Course description This course provides a qualification for professionals from a range of disciplines who work with people with disabilities. It provides students with an understanding of issues in the lives of people with special education needs, and is suitable for integration teachers and other special education roles (except in the field of hearing impairment). It covers topics such as teaching students with Autism, multiple disabilities and communication, wellbeing and responsiveness, challenging behaviours and difference, and an integrated special education practicum. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - A minimum overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0; or TOEFL Computer-based Test - A minimum score of 250 with a score of 6 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 600 with a score of 6 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 96 with no individual score less than 24; or Satisfactory completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B, EFS PG2A which is available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree teaching qualification or approved international equivalent. Special requirements Applicants must provide an original Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check card. The Criminal Record Check must not be more than 12 months old, and from any jurisdiction in which the applicant has resided for 12 months or more (after the age of 18 years) in the past 10 years. For courses that require a Working with Children check card from Australian authorities, students must obtain the check card before commencing the course. The Working With Children application is available through Australia Post offices. Professional recognition Graduates with initial teaching qualifications gain recognition as Special Education teachers. Course details Special Education and Human Services (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo
2012	Graduate Diploma in Special Education and Human Services (049906J)	Bendigo	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$20 160
Graduate Diploma in Special Education and Human Services continued… Year 2012 Course description This course is aimed at professionals from a range of disciplines who work with people with disabilities. It provides students with an understanding of issues in the lives of people with special education needs, and is suitable for integration teachers and other special education roles (except in the field of hearing impairment). It covers topics such as teaching students with autism, multiple disabilities and communication, wellbeing and responsiveness, challenging behaviours and difference, and an integrated special education practicum. For people involved in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - A minimum overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0; or TOEFL Computer-based Test - A minimum score of 250 with a score of 6 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 600 with a score of 6 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 96 with no individual score less than 24; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree teaching qualification or approved international equivalent. Special requirements Applicants must provide an original National Police Check (not more than a year old) from any jurisdiction in which the applicant has resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years (after the age of 18 years). Students must also apply for a Working with Children (WWC) Check upon course commencement. WWC applications are available through Australia Post offices. Professional recognition Graduates with initial teaching qualifications gain recognition as special education teachers. Course details Special Education and Human Services (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo
2011	Master of Special Education (049908G)	Bendigo	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$19 200
Master of Special Education continued… Year 2011 Course description This course is a major initiative in promoting an inclusive concept of special education, along with the traditional area of the effective and equitable education of students with disabilities, impairments, and other special education needs. It is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in all areas of special education, ranging from students-at-risk to family and school relationships to communication systems and emerging technologies and intervention programs. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - A minimum overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0; or TOEFL Computer-based Test - A minimum score of 250 with a score of 6 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 600 with a score of 6 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 96 with no individual score less than 24; or Satisfactory completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B, EFS PG2A which is available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An approved Australian four-year Bachelor of Education, an Honours degree, an approved four year teaching qualification or a specialised Graduate Diploma, or approved international equivalent. Candidates with an Australian three-year Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent are eligible to apply for a two-year program consisting of the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) or the Graduate Diploma in Special Education and Human Services, together with the Master of Special Education. Special requirements Applicants must provide an original Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check card. The Criminal Record Check must not be more than 12 months old, and from any jurisdiction in which the applicant has resided for 12 months or more (after the age of 18 years) in the past 10 years. Students must obtain a Working With Children Check card from Australian authorities before commencing the course. The Working With Children application is available through Australia Post offices. Professional recognition The qualification is endorsed by the Victorian Institute of Teaching when combined with an approved teaching qualification. Course details Special Education (Master)Bendigo
2012	Master of Special Education (049908G)	Bendigo	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$20 160
Master of Special Education continued… Year 2012 Course description This course is a major initiative in promoting an inclusive concept of special education, along with the traditional area of the effective and equitable education of students with disabilities, impairments, and other special education needs. It is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in all areas of special education, ranging from students at risk to family and school relationships to communication systems and emerging technologies and intervention programs. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) score of 7.5 with no individual band score less than 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening; or TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 625 with a score of 6 or better in the Test of Written English; or TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 263 with a score of 6 in essay writing; or TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 104 with no individual score less than 26 or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An approved Australian four-year Bachelor of Education, an Honours degree, an approved four year teaching qualification or a specialised Graduate Diploma, or approved international equivalent. Candidates with an Australian three-year Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent are eligible to apply for a two-year program consisting of the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) or the Graduate Diploma in Special Education and Human Services, together with the Master of Special Education. Professional recognition The qualification is endorsed by the Victorian Institute of Teaching when combined with an approved teaching qualification. Course details Special Education (Master)Bendigo

How to apply?

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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