Inclusive Education

Overview

Designed for graduates with qualifications in fields such as teaching, speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology or nursing, this degree empowers you to secure the best possible outcomes for all students. The Inclusive Education program from Charles Sturt University prepares you to teach, collaborate, consult, advocate and evaluate in an inclusive education environment.

Learn about Australian and international policies and practices in inclusive education, and examine the social, moral, cultural, legal, educational and political influences on the development of inclusive education practices. Choose from teaching, project and leadership strands depending on your career goals. You'll also have the opportunity to gain practical experience implementing curriculum projects, designing instructional plans for special needs children and using diverse assessment procedures.

Delivered online, this course gives you the freedom to choose when and where you complete your degree. You'll have access to a wide range of online study materials, academic support and communication tools.  

You'll learn from leading educators who have made substantial contributions to research and curriculum development over many years. The Master of Inclusive Education is recognised by the NSW Department of Education as an approved postgraduate program at master's level in special education, inclusive education or sensory disabilities for Sponsored Training Education Programs.

Career opportunities

Charles Sturt University's Master of Inclusive Education positions you as a skilled inclusive educator who can act as an agent of change in any work context. You'll have the expertise to take up roles such as special education teacher, social worker, youth worker, disability support worker, curriculum designer, community liaison officer and early childhood intervention specialist.