Graduate Certificate in Education (Special and Inclusive Education)

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a prestigious institution that holds a prominent position among Australian universities. With campuses spanning from Sydney, New South Wales on the east coast, to the vibrant town of Broome and the picturesque city of Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia, Notre Dame offers students a unique opportunity to study their chosen degree across multiple locations. This flexibility allows international students to experience different cultures, landscapes, and academic environments, enhancing their educational journey. With a commitment to academic excellence and a strong focus on values-based education, Notre Dame provides students with a holistic learning experience that combines rigorous academics with personal growth and community engagement.

Designed to be completed in six months of full-time study, the Graduate Certificate in Education (Special and Inclusive Education) provides a rigorous and specialised study for those wishing to develop specialised skills and qualifications for educating children with special needs. Designed for four-year trained teachers (or equivalent) with at least three years’ teaching experience, the Graduate Certificate in Education (Special and Inclusive Education) is devoted to including children with special needs in mainstream classrooms. Over the course of your studies, you are required to complete four courses from a range that includes Educating Children with Special Needs, Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behaviour Management and Social Skills Instruction and more. Delivered via face-to-face classes and online tuition, this degree encourages you to build on your existing knowledge and experience, sharpen your skills, and succeed in your chosen field. You will be further supported by academic staff who are specialists in their field, and a rigorous four-tier support system with in-depth mentoring. Graduates of this program may choose to enrol for a Master of Education at Notre Dame.