INTRODUCTION

The Graduate Certificate of Behaviour Management has been developed in conjunction with practising teachers and professionals working with at risk youth. The course offers an opportunity for teachers and professionals working in a non-school context, to further develop skills, knowledge and professional networks in behaviour management.

The course is practical and focuses on developing skills in working with young people, especially those presenting difficult behaviour, with a view to supporting them on pathways to responsible behaviour.  The Graduate Certificate offers in-service teachers and those working with youth an opportunity to critically assess current trends in classroom management, challenge personal and system wide assumptions about student behaviour, as well as enhance skills in dealing with challenging behaviours.

The Graduate Certificate of Behaviour Management comprises a total of 60 credit points (4 x 15 credit points) and is only available on a part time basis.  Students will normally study one unit each semester and complete the course over a 2-year period.

Completion of the Graduate Certificate normally provides entry and 60 credit points of advanced standing in the Master of Education by Coursework (Course code N47/H08).

Three year trained teachers with extensive professional experience may apply for special entry.

Admission to the course normally requires a Bachelor of Education or a three year degree and a Graduate Diploma of Education or equivalent. Professionals with other appropriate non-teaching qualifications are welcome to apply. International applicants are required to demonstrate an IELTS score with an overall band minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 6.5).

Teachers are encouraged to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning for professional learning programs in which they have participated or presented.

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Education: Behaviour Management, a student will be required to complete four units (4 x 15 = 60 credit points) from the units listed below, including the core units EDU5000 and EDU5001.