Course maps: Commencing 2013
3741 Master of Regional Education and Community Development
The following course information is provided in addition to the official Monash Handbook entry for this course and is
subject to change.
Students who commenced their studies prior to 2013 should check their course requirements in the Archived
handbook for the relevant year, or contact their Course/Pathway Adviser.
Duration of study (years) 3 years PT
Study mode and location Off-campus (Gippsland)
Option 1
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Option 2
EDF6806 * Sustainable community development
EDF6806 * Sustainable community development
(12 pts)
APG4807 * Participatory planning: Local,
national and international perspectives (12 pts)
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Two 12 point elective units from the list below (2
x12 pts)
(12 pts)
APG4807 * Participatory planning: Local, national and
international perspectives (12 pts)
EDF6007 Qualitative approaches to research (12 pts) OR
APG5786 Human services research methods (12pts)
plus
One 12 point elective# unit from the list below (12 pts)
EDF6031 Masters thesis part 1 (12 pts) plus
EDF6032 Masters thesis part 2 (12 pts) [Total 24 pts] OR
APG5868 Research practicum (24 pts)
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Two 12 point elective units from the list below
(2 x12 pts)
* Core units
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Electives available to Regional Education and Community Development students
EDF6007 Qualitative approaches to research (Semester 1 or 2) — 12 credit point unit
EDF6010 Professional project (A) (Semester 1) — 12 credit point unit
EDF6020 Professional project (B) (Semester 2) — 12 credit point unit
EDF6801 Learning at work in the knowledge economy (Not offered in 2013) — 12 credit point unit
EDF6802 Adult education and training: theories and practices (Semester 1) — 12 credit point unit
EDF6810 Navigating education and work: global perspectives, local practices (Sem 2) — 12 credit point unit
APG4809 Advocacy for community rights (Semester 1) — 12 credit point unit
APG5893 Australian Indigenous Women (Not offered in 2013) — 12 credit point unit
APG5867 Research practicum (Semester 2) — 12 credit point unit
APG5868 Research practicum (Semester 2 or Full Year) — 24 credit point unit
APG5786 Human services research methods (12pts) (Semester 1 or 2) — 12 credit point unit
Note: Other electives may be taken from the lists of units available at masters level in Arts or Education, subject to
negotiation with the course/pathway adviser.
Arts – Areas of study: electives are available from course 4051 - Master of International Crisis Management.
There are other Arts electives available for this course, subject to negotiation with Ms Olga Bursian.
Alternative exit(s)
Students may take an alternate exit award after obtaining at least 24 points with the Graduate Certificate of Regional
Education and Community Development and after 48 points with the Graduate Diploma of Regional Education and
Community Development
3742 GradDiploma of Regional Education and Community Development (48 credit points)
Duration of study (years) 2 years PT
Study mode and location Off-campus (Gippsland)
Students are required to complete the following compulsory units:
EDF6806 Sustainable Community Development (12pts)
APG4807 Participatory Planning: local, national and international perspectives (12pts)
+ 24 credit points of approved Regional and Community Development electives.
3743 GradCertificate of Regional Education and Community Development (24 credit points)
Duration of study (years) 1 year PT
Study mode and location Off-campus (Gippsland)
Students are required to complete the following compulsory units:
EDF6806 Sustainable Community Development (12pts)
APG4807 Participatory Planning: local, national and international perspectives (12pts)
Contact person: Professor Simone White
This is a conceptual outline only. Any queries regarding the course structure should be directed to the Course Adviser or to the Student Services
Office, at your relevant campus.