Graduate Certificate in Literacy and Numeracy (Early Years)
GradCertLiteracyNumEarlyYrs
Fees may apply
The aim of this course is to offer candidates enrolled in undergraduate teacher education programs, the opportunity to undertake a course of study which has a focus on literacy and numeracy in the early years. This course also offers existing teachers, particularly early-career teachers the opportunity to undertake further study to build their professional knowledge in the area of early years literacy and numeracy education.
Enrolment through
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Study mode
Distance education
Normal course duration
Part-time 1 year (2 sessions)
Admission criteria
Admission to this program is via two pathways:
- Students in the Bachelor of Education (K-12 Middle Schooling), Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Primary) programs in their second, third or fourth year can apply for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Literacy and Numeracy (Early Years). Admission will be contingent upon students demonstrating satisfactory academic progress as determined by the Course Coordinator, or
- qualified teachers who hold a three or four year teaching undergraduate or postgraduate teaching degree from any Australian tertiary institution or international equivalent
Graduation requirements*
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.
*The number of subjects and specific subject choices are described in the course structure and enrolment pattern for the course.
Course structure
The course consists of 3 core subjects and one elective:
Core subjects
EML434 Literacies in the Early Years
EMM411 Numeracy in the Early Years
EPT429 Professional Engagement
Restricted electives
Select one from:
EEP420 Understanding Indigenous Communities and the Child
ERP403 Special Topic in Education
ESC412 Understanding Indigenous Communities and the Child
Enrolment pattern
Year 1
Session 3
EML434 Literacies in the Early Years
EMM411 Numeracy in the Early Years
Year 2
Session 3
EPT429 Professional Engagement
and one from:
ERP403 Special Topic in Education
ESC412 Cyberculture in the Classroom
EEP420 Understanding Indigenous Communities and the Child
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au