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ECHS01P - Early Childhood (Postgraduate Study Pattern)

Major: Early Childhood
Area of Study: Early Childhood Studies
Degrees: MECh - Master of Early Childhood
Offered By: ACES - Australian Centre for Educational Studies
Admission Requirements:a) Bachelor of Education or Bachelor level degree with evidence of substantial study in education, social sciences or humanities; or permission of the Dean of the Division b) Evidence of experience with infants and children (0-8 years) and their families. This should involve work with a professional organisation and/or as part of undergraduate or postgraduate study. Applicants should supply employer contact details in case further information about employment history is required.
Fees:HECS
Attendance Modes:
  • External
Study Loads:
  • Full Time (1.0)
  • Part Time
Commencing Study Periods:

    General Requirements

    Specific Requirements

    800 level
    Required 7 ofECED816 Early Childhood Extension Unit (2)
    ECED841 Frameworks of Child Development (4)
    ECED842 Contemporary Perspectives in the Arts and Early Childhood (4)
    ECED843 Early Childhood Professional Challenges (4)
    ECED853 Research Methods in Early Childhood II (4)
    ECED854 Minor Independent Investigation I (4)
    ECED858 Minor Independent Investigation II (4)
    ECED880 Language Development in Early Childhood (4)
    ECED884 Early Development and Early Intervention (4)
    ECED885 Child Development in Context (4)
    ECED886 Image, Speech, Text and the Child (4)
    ECED887 Policy and Management in Early Childhood (4) 26
    Required ECED852 Research Methods in Early Childhood I (4) 4
    Electives
    Balance of credit points required
    TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM 30

    Notes

    *Up to two elective units may be taken from other departments within the University, or, with the University's approval, from other universities. This should be discussed with Dr Susan Roberts.
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