Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching

The Graduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching is a postgraduate program designed for qualified teachers who wish to expand their teaching areas or for those seeking to complete an accredited teaching qualification in a specific curriculum area. This program is offered by Western Sydney University and is available for part-time study over one year.

Program Structure

The program consists of 40 credit points, comprising:

• A 10-credit point core professional practice subject
• 20 credit points of functionally equivalent core curriculum subjects
• A 10-credit point alternate subject

Core Subjects

All students must complete the core subject:

• TEAC 7155: Professional Experience 2 (10 credit points)

Curriculum Subjects

Students must complete two functionally equivalent core subjects based on NESA undergraduate subject content requirements. These include subjects in areas such as English, Aboriginal Studies, History, Geography, Business Studies, Music, Technology, PDHPE, Languages, Mathematics, and Science.

Alternate Subjects

Students must also complete one alternate subject from a list that includes:

• TEAC 7063: Leadership, Mentoring and Professional Growth
• TEAC 5023: Mental Health in Educational Contexts
• TEAC 7100: Principles and Practices of Evaluation
• TEAC 7026: Designing Curriculum Futures

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, students must have a secondary teaching qualification and a minimum of four undergraduate subjects as required by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for the area of study the applicant is intending to teach.

Study Mode and Location

The program is offered in part-time mode over one year and is based at the Penrith campus of Western Sydney University.

Work Integrated Learning

The program includes a mandatory work component, which is part of the professional experience subject, providing students with practical experience in a school setting.

Program Advice

Prospective students are advised to visit the Western Sydney University website for general enquiries about the program and to seek academic advice to ensure they meet the admission requirements and can complete the program successfully.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Western Sydney University directly. Details can be found on their official website.

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