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Code SPAAQI

Special Education Specialisation

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Why study at ECU?

About this Specialisation

This specialisation equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to teach children with diverse abilities in inclusive settings.

It also prepares students to teach children in Special Education Schools and Centres.

Code SPAAQI

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
= Available

Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECS4261Professional Engagement in Early Childhood Education15
EDU4220Programs and Curricula for Students with High Support Needs15
EDU4271Managing the Behaviour of Students with Special Educational Needs15
EDU4221Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties and Learning Disabilities15

Students may complete EDU4227 Internship as an alternative to the units listed above, with the permission of the Course Coordinator/Associate Dean.

For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

This course is dedicated to producing quality graduates ready to take up employment across the early childhood sector including working with children in day care (birth to age four), kindergarten, preschool, pre-primary and years 1 to 3 in primary school.

Possible future job titles

Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Pre-Primary Teacher, Junior Primary Teacher, Pedagogical Leader.

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses

Experiences

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

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Fees & Scholarships

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Applying

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ECU Experience

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