Master of Special Education
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Overview
This degree allows you to focus on specialised areas and includes the option of completing a research project in an area of interest. You will be able to develop your interest in special education and an appreciation for the dignity and rights of all people to learn, regardless of their physical or intellectual disabilities or other special needs.
A prior teaching qualification is not required unless you want to work as a special education teacher in schools.
Key features
- A coherent program of study in special education to prepare you for advanced professional duties of a qualified special educator.
- Flexible study option allows you to complete this degree by distance education.
- Practicum component will allow you to put theory into practice and gain valuable experience.
- You will have access to the Macquarie University Special Education Centre, which is a centre for research and teaching that brings together psychologists, teachers, therapists and researchers.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
Distance
Suitable for
Suitable if you are a teacher, special education teacher or any other career that involves working with people with disabilities.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,648 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant professional discipline (see list below) or bachelor degree and relevant professional or personal experience.
Relevant Bachelor degrees include:
- Education
- Psychology
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Nursing
- Medicine
- Social Work, and other related areas
Relevant professional experience includes Graduate Diploma or Post Graduate studies in same areas as above or a job that involved working with people with disabilities, other training in disability related areas (eg MULTILIT training).
Relevant personal experience includes being the carer, parent or sibling of a child with a disability.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | SPED801 | Key Research Issues and Methods in Special Education | 4 | ||
| Required | SPED802 | Effective Instruction for Students with Special Education Needs | 4 | ||
| Required | SPED803 | Curriculum and Instruction for Individuals with High Support Needs | 4 | ||
| Required | SPED804 | Effective Literacy Instruction | 4 | ||
| Required | SPED805 | Effective Numeracy Instruction | 4 | ||
| Required | SPED806 | Behaviour Problems and Classroom Management | 4 | ||
| Required | 8cp from | SPED807 | Communication for Individuals with High Support Needs | ||
| SPED810 | Current Issues in Special Education | ||||
| SPED901 | Special Education Project Stage I | ||||
| SPED902 | Special Education Project Stage II | 8 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this master | 32 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
If you are a teacher in NSW and accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers, you will need to participate in professional development to maintain your accreditation at professional competence. If this degree is relevant to your current or future teaching area, you can have this degree recognised towards your professional development requirements.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities exist in a wide range of special education and disability settings from the preschool years to adulthood. Opportunities also exist in disability support roles.
