Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education

CSU's Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education further develops teaching expertise and qualifications in specific subject areas in the secondary school sector.

Why study this course?

CSU’s Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (K-12 Middle Schooling) (prior to Session 1, 2014) and provides the opportunity to complete a second teaching area in Economics, English, Geography, Information Technology or Modern History.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers when completed in conjunction with the Bachelor of Education (K-12 Middle Schooling).

Graduation requirements

To graduate from CSU’s Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points (four core subjects).

Residential schools

Residential schools may be required dependent upon subject selection in this degree.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.