Certificate
School of Education
The Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Education offers students the opportunity to experience University-level studies in teaching. Students will explore the ideas and approaches to learning that form a base from which to progress to a Bachelor of Education.
The minimum entry requirements of The University of Notre Dame Australia apply for the Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Education. Initial Teacher Education applicants are required to achieve minimum entry standards as specified for Initial Teacher Education.
While minimum entry requirements need to be met, we also consider a student's application more broadly - their non-academic achievements (professional work experience, leadership roles, volunteering, community and/or church involvement), as well as their personal qualities, aspirations, interests and capacity to successfully complete this program.
An Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Education provides an opportunity to critically examine a range of issues that impact learning, and introduces students to principles relating to pedagogy, assessment and student motivation. Students will also develop key foundational skills in Mathematics and Numeracy, as well as learn how to research and analyse critical issues, and present information and arguments.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Education is designed for students who:
The Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Education consists of four compulsory courses.
Please note that although this certificate is delivered wholly online, the Bachelor of Primary Education, Bachelor of Secondary Education require attendance on the Sydney campus.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations