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Course Graduate certificate in special education studies.
The launch of DisabilityCare has put disabilities in the spotlight of late, but according to those in the education field, there has long been demand for professionals to work with children, young people and adults with special needs.
"Professionals in the field need to obtain specialised knowledge and skills, plus demonstrate to potential employers their commitment and expertise in this area," says the University of Western Sydney's academic course adviser, Dr Danielle Tracey. The four units, popular with allied health professionals, occupational therapists, social workers and teachers, help students to reflect on and transform their practices to be more effective for special needs.
The course can be tailored to a student's particular area of interest. Graduates find work in schools, community organisations or government departments.
Duration One year part time.
Time Attend class for a week in January and July school breaks and study online four to six hours a week.
Where Mostly online, with one week a semester at UWS (Kingswood).
When Next intake in July.
Link uws.edu.au.
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The Graduate Certificate in Special Education Studies at UWS is a four‑unit, part‑time postgraduate course designed to build specialised knowledge and skills for working with children, young people and adults with special needs. The course is tailored to students' areas of interest and aims to help professionals transform their practice to be more effective for special needs.
The course is popular with allied health professionals, occupational therapists, social workers and teachers — essentially professionals who need specialised expertise to support people with special needs and to demonstrate commitment to potential employers.
The course runs for one year part‑time. Students study mostly online and are expected to spend about four to six hours a week on study, plus attend intensive on‑campus sessions.
Delivery is mostly online with one week a semester of on‑campus classes at UWS Kingswood. There are focused attendance weeks during the January and July school holidays.
According to the course information, the next intake is in July, with intensive attendance weeks scheduled in January and July school breaks.
Graduates commonly find work in schools, community organisations or government departments, using their specialised skills to support people with special needs.
The launch of DisabilityCare has put disabilities in the spotlight, increasing demand for professionals who can demonstrate specialised knowledge and practical skills to support people with special needs — as highlighted by UWS course adviser Dr Danielle Tracey.
For full course details and application information, the article directs prospective students to the University of Western Sydney website at uws.edu.au.
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