Students will only be able to select subjects for which they have satisfied the prerequisite requirements, and all subject choices must receive approval by the Course Coordinator.
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Information Literacy) articulates into the Master of Applied Science (Teacher Librarianship) and the Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) if the subjects chosen are core or elective subjects within those courses.
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | Distance education 1 year |
| Course code | OEAC |
| Fees |
Fee paying
Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU Admissions Office |
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | Distance education - offshore 1 year |
| Course code | Program code: 3309IL |
| Fees | Offshore - see fees list |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU International Admissions |
It is recommended that students choose ETL412 Information Literacy and three of the following:
ETL411 ICT Experience (MASTL)
ETL501 Information Environment
ETL521 Teacher Librarian in the Learning Community
ETL523 Information Policy Issues
ETL525 Knowledge Management
INF410 Information Seeking in Context
ITC493 Information Technology Project Management
ITC510 Online Communities
Applicants would normally be expected to hold an undergraduate degree. Applicants who do not hold an undergraduate degree may be admitted if they can demonstrate that their professional experience and/or other qualifications are the equivalent of a degree.
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials are used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
For all inquiries about Charles Sturt University courses, please contact info.csu on:
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