Participating schools work in partnership with the University to provide opportunities for the personal and professional development of the student as a beginning teacher. These two alternatives are fully equivalent for professional certification and employment purposes. Students who complete their practice teaching in Catholic schools will be recognised on graduation as having fulfilled the formal Accreditation requirements for teaching Religious Education in Western Australia s Catholic schools. While these courses are especially relevant to professionals working in the Catholic system, Notre Dame also welcomes students pursuing professional careers in the government and independent sectors. The University s flexible postgraduate programs can adapt readily to the circumstances of individual students.
Courses are available at both the masters and doctoral level.
Please refer to the Higher Degrees section below and to page 16 of this prospectus for further details on these programs. Higher Degree Studies - for advanced professional educators Notre Dame offers both masters and doctoral degree programs for professional educators and researchers in education and related fields. Elective components in most courses allow students to explore areas of personal interest and tailor studies to their current or future responsibilities. Elective specialisations are available in educational leadership, religious education, the education of children with special needs, early childhood education and research methodology. Students may choose pathways involving coursework only, coursework and dissertation, or research thesis.