Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Start dates: Term 2 (February), Term 4 (July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Why study special education and student welfare at La Trobe?
Top 150 globally
La Trobe's education subjects are ranked in the top 150 worldwide.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2021, World University Rankings 2022 by subject: education
Industry-connected
Gain valuable industry insights, with courses designed in partnership with schools and communities around Victoria.
2nd in Victoria
Our graduates have an overall employer satisfaction rating of 87.8 per cent.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2022, 2021 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 1.88 MB]
Courses
Looking to study special education and student welfare? It's available as a major in our Bachelor of Educational Studies or explore the range of courses below.
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Associate Degree of Teacher Education
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 55.5Bendigo: 59.05Mildura: NPShepparton: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education
ATAR and location:Bendigo: 71.5Shepparton: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Popular course Start dates: Online Study 1/4 (February), Term 4 (July)
Duration: 2.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Popular course ATAR and location:Melbourne: 70.15Bendigo: 70.7Mildura: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Popular course ATAR and location:Melbourne: 70Bendigo: 73.6Mildura: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Outdoor and Sustainability Education
ATAR and location:Bendigo: NC
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Diploma of Teacher Education
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 40.45Bendigo: 43.05Mildura: NPShepparton: N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Doctor of Education (Professional Doctorate)
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Graduate Certificate in Education
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time
Graduate Diploma in Education
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Master of Education
Location: Melbourne Online
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Education (Research)
Location: Melbourne Bendigo
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Mental health and wellbeing in schools
In this program you will develop your understanding of student anxiety, depression and the impact of trauma on learning. Using a multi-tiered framework, you will examine how schools and individual teachers can take a proactive approach to improving the mental health and wellbeing of their students.
Trauma-Informed Education
Advance your understanding of trauma. Learn how to support traumatised children in the classroom. Learn about the complexities of childhood trauma from Dr Anne Southall, an educator and researcher with more than 30 years' experience in the field of trauma and education. Understand the theory and latest best practice, and develop better ways to support students who’ve experienced trauma.
Career opportunities in special education and student welfare
Career pathways
Prepare for a highly rewarding career.
Possible roles include:
- Educational designer
- Training consultant
- Education aide
- Community educator
- Mentor
Future employers
Potential employers of special education and student welfare graduates include:
- Early learning centres
- Primary and high schools
- TAFE and tertiary education
- Community organisations