Master of Special Education

Course code/s: Bendigo (RMSE)

This course is a major initiative in promoting an inclusive concept of special education. The course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to maximise learning outcomes for all students, particularly those students who experience: learning difficulties or disabilities; autism; multiple disabilities; and mental health issues. The program is underpinned by the principles of inclusion, social justice, the differentiated curriculum, student autonomy and effective communications with students, parents, colleagues and professionals. Teaching strategies for students with autism, challenging behaviours and language difficulties are an important focus in the program.

Duration

The 120 credit point course may be completed over one year full-time or two to three years part-time.

Admission 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, followed by the Master of Special Education.

Course structure

The course is available by all coursework or a combination of coursework and a minor thesis.

Applicants who have completed a recognised Graduate Diploma in Special Education or equivalent may undertake the Coursework and Minor Thesis Pathway.

All subjects are 20 credit points except where indicated.

Coursework Pathway


Teaching period	Subject title	Subject code
TE-SEM-1	Issues in Special Education	EDU5ISE

Plus five subjects from the elective list.

Coursework and Minor Thesis Pathway


Teaching period	Subject title	Subject code
TE-SEM-1	Issues in Special Education	EDU5ISE
TE-SEM-1	Research Methods in Education	EDU5RME
TE-SEM-1	Minor Thesis A (30 credit points)	EDU5MTA
TE-SEM-2	Minor Thesis B (30 credit points)	EDU5MTB
	plus one subject from the elective list

Elective list


Teaching period	Subject title	Subject code
TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2	Integrated Practicum^#	EDU5IP
TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2	Special Setting Practicum^#	EDU5SSP
TE-SEM-2	Teaching Students with Autism	EDU5TSA
W39-44	Multiple Disabilities and Communication	EDU5MDC
TE-SEM-1	Learning Differences and Pedagogy	EDU5LDP
TE-SEM-2	Literacy and Diversity	EDU5LAD
TE-SEM-1	Schools Wellbeing and Responsiveness	EDU5SWR
TE-SEM-S	Relationships and Reporting in Education	EDU5RAR
TE-SEM-2	Theories of Applied Learning	EDU5TAL
TE-SEM-2	Literacies and Lifestories	EDU5LAC
W27-27	Educational Interactivity and the Web	EDU5EIW
TE-SEM-1	Teaching and Learning in a Virtual Environment	EDU5TLV
TE-SEM-S	Challenging Behaviours and Defference	EDU5CBD