Master of Education of the Hearing Impaired (Stream 150B)

Course 336-BC (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Faculty of Education Student Centre
Course Overview: The Master of Education of the Hearing Impaired offers a masters level specialist qualification in the teaching and educational management of hearing impairment. Students will gain superior knowledge and understanding of theory and practice of teaching students with hearing impairment. The students make effective use of the research addressing hearing impairment-related professional problems. Graduates of the Master of Education of the Hearing Impaired (Stream 100B) are not automatically eligible for registration as a teacher of the deaf. Registration requires students to have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Hearing Impaired) or the Master of Education of the Hearing Impaired (Stream 150B). The Master of Education of the Hearing Impaired is a one-year coursework-classified program. Graduates may be eligible to apply for entry to the Doctor of Education program.
Objectives: Students who have completed the Master of Education of the Hearing Impaired Stream 150B course should be able to:
  • Demonstrate a high level of competence in the educational management of children with impaired hearing;
  • Demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of teaching children with impaired hearing;
  • Have advanced understandings across a range of contemporary issues in the educational management of children with impaired hearing;
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse research into the theory and practice of the educational management of children with impaired hearing;
  • Have the depth of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to be a resource for colleagues in hearing impaired related professional situations.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: Students are required to undertake 150 points of compulsory and elective subjects
Subject Options:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500

Select two subjects from:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Entry Requirements: An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Master of Education of the Hearing Impaired (Stream 150B), if the applicant has:
  • Completed an approved degreee and an approved teaching qualification or equivalent; or
  • Completed an approved four-year teaching degree or equivalent;
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au

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