Course code: EQ60
Graduate Certificate in Education (Autism)
Course overview
Build a nuanced understanding of autism to create inclusive learning environments
Completing a Graduate Certificate in Autism will help you build a nuanced understanding of autism and delve into the latest research and best educational practices for supporting autistic learners. You will gain insight into neurodiversity amongst our learner cohorts and develop strategies to create inclusive learning environments that promote autistic learners’ social, emotional, and academic growth.
This course will equip you with specialised autism knowledge and evidence-based skills to design universal and tiered strategies to support meaningful inclusion and positive learning outcomes for autistic students across a range of diverse educational contexts.
This course is not an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course and does not qualify graduates for teacher registration in Australia.
Learn more with Professor Sue Irvine
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
Duration
AUD $ 2,400
Estimated Total Fees
Why this course
The Graduate Certificate in Education (Autism) prepares educators to play a valuable role in autistic learners’ success in school and beyond. The evidence-based skill set graduates acquire will help them create inclusive, supportive and effective learning environments.
Flexible study
Study full-time or part-time to suit your needs
Job ready
Complete your degree in 6 months
Rankings
QUT is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world for employer–student connections
What our students say
The online learning advisors were amazing. Really supportive, but what was great is that they had the lived experience.Charlotte, Graduate Certificate in Education (Autism)
Course units
6 credit points
6 credit points
12 credit points
12 credit points
12 credit points
Entry requirements
You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Education (Autism) with:
6-month program
- a completed recognise bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline
or
- a completed recognised diploma in a relevant area, with at least two years (full-time or equivalent) professional work experience in a relevant area
or
- five years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in a relevant area.
Course outcomes
Graduates will build foundational knowledge of the autism spectrum grounded in contemporary psychological theory; adopt classroom practices that support connectedness; create strategies for consulting autistic learners and their families; and develop effective learning profiles to meet the needs of autistic learners.
Skills and tools in this course
- Historical and contemporary perspectives of autism
- Cognitive theories of autism
- Characteristics of a supportive learning environment
- Inclusive classroom methodology
- Universal evidence-based teaching strategies
- Approaches for designing targeted and individualised supports
Potential career opportunities
Educator in a leadership role
As an educator in leadership roles, you will mentor colleagues in using evidence-based strategies to support autistic learners in school and beyond.
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
3.5/5
Classroom teacher
As a qualified classroom teacher, you will use evidence-based strategies that meet the needs of your students' unique learning profiles.
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Average Salary
$100,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
, 2024
Teachers in support roles
As a teacher in support roles in schools, you will call upon evidence-based strategies that meet the needs of your students' unique learning profiles.
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Average Salary
$100,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+13.5%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2024
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How online study works
Learn in your own way
Experience the unwavering support of our university as you embark on your online learning journey.
- Flexible and supportive options for your lifestyle
- The easy application and enrolment process
- Alignment with career aspirations
What our students say
Studying this course with QUT Online has helped me with creating an inclusive classroom. Inclusive education is now getting a big push at the moment.Amanda, Graduate Certificate in Education (Autism)
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Education
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Frequently asked questions
We enrol many parents in this course as it is a way for them to better understand how to best support their child through their education journey. This course will equip you with the knowledge to speak with education providers about tailoring your child’s education experience to meet their personal needs, and how to support your child’s education at home.
This course has an individual and universal focus.
This course alone will not enable you to become a teacher.
You do not need to be currently working in the education field to be successful in this course.
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