1997 QUT Handbook

Elective Units
LAP509 Directed Study (List C) 12
LAP512 Literature for Young People (List A) 12 External
LAP516 Special Seminar (List C) 12
LAP517 Storytelling (List A) 12 3
LAP518 Visual Literacy & Resource Design (List B) 12 External
LAP519 Books & Publishing (List A) 12 External
Elective Unit List
Elective units provide opportunities for students to extend their competence in specialised areas falling
within overall course objectives.
These elective units are offered over four semesters:
List A: Literature/Resources
LAP507 Australian Literature for Young People 12 External
LAP512 Literature for Young People 12 External
LAP515 Resource Services for Special Needs 12 3 or
External
LAP517 Storytelling 12 3
LAP518 Visual Literacy & Resource Design 12 External
LAP519 Books & Publishing (List A) 12 External
List B: Systems/Management/Communication
LAP513
List C
Media Literacy & the School 12 External
LAP509 Directed Study 12
LAP516 Special Seminar 12 May vary
Note: Students may select elective units from the Graduate Diploma in Library Science and from other
University courses as approved by the Course Coordinator.
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Graduate Diploma in Education (Pre-service) Early Childhood
(ED35)
Graduate Diploma in Education (Pre-service) Primary (ED36)
Graduate Diploma in Education (Pre-service) Secondary (ED37)
Location: Kelvin Grove campus (some unit areas are located at Carseldine and Gardens Point campuses)
Course Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (ED37 Science and Music only)
Total Credit Points: 96
Course Coordinator: Dr Ian Macpherson
Associate Course Coordinators
Early Childhood: Dr Sue Grieshaber
Primary: Dr Jenny Campbell
Secondary: Dr Jillian Brannock
General Entry requirements
To be eligible for consideration, applicants:
(i) must have at least an undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution
(ii) must have proficiency in English as determined by University requirements.
Additional Entry requirements – Secondary
Students select two areas of specialisation within Curriculum Studies. The specialisation through which
entry to the course is sought is designated the major area (Curriculum A); the other specialisation is designated
the minor area (Curriculum B). See details of the specialisations below.
For entry to the two selected specialisations, students need to have completed tertiary studies relevant to
the specialisations, as follows: