Federation University

Graduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching (Mathematics)

The Graduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching (Mathematics) is a post-graduate degree, nested in the Master of Specialist Teaching (Mathematics). It consists of 60 credit points that can be completed part-time over one year. The course is taught in English and is offered through flexible delivery involving both on-line and on-campus study mode.

Most students are admitted after completing an Initial Teacher Education qualification.

This course is designed for teachers looking to specialise and develop program leadership in the cross-discipline teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) or those teaching ‘out-of-field’ with a desire to gain advanced skills and knowledge in this Victorian Department of Education priority curriculum area.

A key feature of this degree is developing an applied synthesis of understanding of the teaching and learning of Mathematics. The degree explores the choice, nature, and use of the Mathematics disciplines to enhance the enjoyment of learning mathematics, science, engineering, and technologies in the development of useful learning products, projects and systems.

The Graduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching (Mathematics) is located at Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Graduates will have the opportunity to apply for further post-graduate study in education at master’s level.