📖Program Curriculum
The Master of Autism requires:
The successful completion of 72 credit points, comprising:
48 credit points of core subjects. EDGZ921 and EDGS951 must be completed within the first session of study. EDGS912 must be completed in the final session of the degree; and
24 credit points selected from the list of electives.
No more than 24 credit points will be at 800 level.
Recommended progression for students commencing in Autumn session
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
Year 1
Autumn
EDGZ921 Introduction To Research & Inquiry 6
EDGS951 Autism and Learning 6
EDGS953 Learning Curriculum and Plans for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum 6
EDGS956 Transitions and Collaboration for Lifelong Learning 6
Spring
EDGS952 Learning Environments for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum 6
EDGS954 Learning Futures for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum 6
EDGS955 Research-Informed Practice and the Autism Spectrum 6
Plus one subject selected from the list of recommended electives, or from another relevant specialisation with approval from the program coordinator
Year 2
Autumn
EDGS912 Investigating Issues in Special Education/Inclusive Education 6
Plus three subjects selected from the list of recommended electives, or from another relevant specialisation with approval from the program coordinator
Recommended progression for students commencing in Spring session
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
Year 1
Spring
EDGZ921 Introduction To Research & Inquiry 6
EDGS951 Autism and Learning 6
EDGS954 Learning Futures for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum 6
EDGS955 Research-Informed Practice and the Autism Spectrum 6
Year 2
Autumn
EDGS952 Learning Environments for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum 6
EDGS953 Learning Curriculum and Plans for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum 6
EDGS956 Transitions and Collaboration for Lifelong Learning 6
Plus one subject selected from the list of recommended electives, or from another relevant specialisation with approval from the program coordinator
Spring
EDGS912 Investigating Issues in Special Education/Inclusive Education 6
Plus three subjects selected from the list of recommended electives, or from another relevant specialisation with approval from the program coordinator
Recommended electives
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
EDGS902 Asses. and Instruction of Students with Learning Difficulties 6
EDGS916 Models of Behaviour Management 6
EDGS918 Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies 6
EDGS920 Language and Communication Difficulties: Theory and Practice 6
EDGS922 Teaching Gifted Students 6
EDGS924 Giftedness in Special Populations 6
EDGS932 Curriculum for Gifted Learners 6
EDGS930 Professional Experience in Special Education 6
EDGS934 Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Twice Exceptional Students 6
EDGH958 Curriculum Design and Evaluation 6
EDGH961 The Global Challenge in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education 6
EDGI900 Introduction to Technology in Education 6
EDGI903 Digital Resource Design 6
EDGI904 Online Learning and Teaching 6
EDGL901 Foundations of Educational Leadership 6
EDGL903 Introduction to Educational Management 6
EDGL909 Leadership of Effective Change 6
EDGL911 Leadership of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 6
EDGL920 Leading, Developing and Managing People 6
EDGL923 Personal and Non-academic Leadership Atttributes 6
EDGR924 Learning Environments for Literacy Development 6
EDGZ966 Vygotskian Studies in Education 6