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Graduate Certificate of Education (Leadership)

Do you have a vision for education in your state, nation and beyond? Can you see yourself as a transformative leader in education? The Master of Education (Leadership) is your path to this vision becoming a reality, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and biblical perspectives needed to create and lead flourishing educational communities.

Course Duration
6 Months, up to 4 years part time
Study Modes
Online Recorded, Online Live
Study Locations
Online
Start Dates
March (S1), Aug (S2), November (Summer)
Fees
$2,550 per subject
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Subjects/Units
4
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What is the Graduate Certificate of Education (Leadership)?

The Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership) is designed to provide education professionals with a broad understanding of leadership principles, critical and creative thinking skills, and the ability to apply these insights within their professional context. It allows students to explore the implications of their faith in their leadership roles, making it a unique and enriching experience. This course offers flexibility as a standalone qualification or a pathway into the Master of Education (Leadership).

The course structure is based on one semester, with four subjects taught in the semester.

Who is this for?

Current school principals and leaders in educational settings

Educators aspiring to leadership roles within schools

Christian educators seeking to integrate their faith with educational practice

Outcomes

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership) will be equipped to take on leadership roles within educational settings, particularly in Christian Education National schools in Australia. Career opportunities may include:
School Principal
Deputy Principal
Head of Department
Educational Consultant
Leadership roles in educational policy and administration

Additionally, this course provides a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue further studies, including the Master of Education (Leadership).

My experience at Alphacrucis was very dynamic as the assessments were enjoyable and the placements allowed me to build relationships within the school community.

Andrew Eisenhower

Accreditation

This course is delivered by the National Institute for Christian Education (NICE) on behalf of Alphacrucis College. NICE is a postgraduate training institute that has been developing Christian educators since 1979. For more information about NICE, including the suite of courses they deliver, their teaching faculty, requirements for admission into this course of study, and information about fees and student services, please visit NICE’s website.

Course Structure

Subjects & Units

Core
3 Subjects
30 Credit Points
Biblical Foundations of Education EDU400
This subject equips educators in Christian schools with a robust understanding of the Bible and the frameworks enforced in educational practice. Through an exploration of the biblical narrative, students develop a coherent biblical theology, discerning its implications for life and education, fostering an integrated faith and knowledge approach.
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Worldviews and Educational Practice EDU501
This subject offers advanced insights into worldview assumptions and their impact on life and education. Students learn to assess the alignment and tensions between biblically informed worldviews and contemporary cultural narratives. This unit will explore ways to articulate how a biblically informed perspective influences educational theory and practice, applying worldview analysis to evaluate policies and practices, which is relevant to education.
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A Biblical Vision for Christian School Leadership EDU505
Explore leadership through a biblical lens, sudents will evaluate the impact of current gloabl issues within educational leadership and engage with scholarly literature on leadership theory. Students will uncover leadership approaches aligning with a biblical vision and address the complexities and challenges facing Christian school leadership today.
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Electives
1 Subject
10 Credit Points
Students must then choose one of the following subjects as an elective
Biblical Principles of School Management EDU506
Dive into leadership and management theories, this subject delves into the demands and challenges of school management through a biblical lens. Students will asses roles considered to be consistent with biblically-directed leadership as well as asses legistlative requirements of cotemporary ethical standards to stay relevant and up to date with industry standard practice.
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Leading Quality Teaching and Learning EDU561
Evaluate quality teaching practices through a christian worldview. By understanding the scope of strategies underpinning policies and the role that profressional learning communities play in society. This is imperative to forming a wholistic perspective in Christian education and speaking into furture education policies.
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Mentoring, coaching, and supervising in Christian education EDU565
Design and justify effective strategies for mentoring, coaching, and supervision in educational contexts. Know how to foster wholistic growth in Christian education through biblical perspectives.
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More Information

For more information and details of previous course structures see Student Handbook.
*You can also use the Subject & Unit Search to explore the subjects (including electives) available to enrol in for this course and can filter by subject area and level.
For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

What people say

  • Alphacrucis ticked all my boxes when it came to flexible study, accreditation and the variety of courses offered. I really enjoyed the modes of teaching from online to face to face, where I was able to build professional relationships with other colleagues and share experiences.

    Charlie Boustany

    Masters of Teaching

  • The subjects are fantastic, with excellent reading materials and knowledgeable lecturers. The online forums offer great connectivity and flexibility around work. I highly recommend NICE to any Christian Educator seeking professional development. Continuing Christian education is vital—let’s pursue it with excellence! Thank you for equipping us to succeed.

    Jessica Clark

    Principal at Rivergum Christian College

  • Growing up, I always had had a desire to help people and dreamt of being a teacher. Alphacrucis allowed me to accomplish this goal, despite having four children with significant health challenges and disabilities, any time where I had to take a leave of absence, I felt extremely supported by Alphacrucis College and truly believe their desire to see every student succeed.

    Cathy Smith

    Education

    • Learning Outcomes

    Knowledge

    • Recognition of the diversity of life values that characterise today’s pluralist societies, including as appropriate, consideration and application of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and ability to encourage respect, based on informed understanding, of those who hold views that differ from those of the school community.
    • Understanding of the development of theological and anthropological perspectives on Christian educational leadership practice.

    Skills

    • Critically evaluate and effectively communicate educational leadership theories and practices in order to most effectively achieve desired learning outcomes with special attention to embedded worldview and life values.
    • Demonstrate knowledge and higher-order of skills that are required for effective Christian educational leadership and training in such areas as teaching, curriculum, administration and research in order to develop, sustain and fulfil the vision and mission of particular school communities.
    • Articulate a clear understanding of a biblical worldview, and its impact on philosophical and historical trends in education. Plan and implement educational programs in the social and cultural context of the contemporary world that are critically shaped by a biblically informed experience of that world.

    Ability

    • Display creativity and flexibility supported by biblically informed, rigorous reasoning in identifying and dealing with emerging problems in the educational leadership context.
    • Develop a plan for continual personal development that includes spiritual, professional and interpersonal skills for effective school leadership and collegial academic engagement.

    Admission Criteria

    Entry Requirements

    Higher Education Study

    Completion of at least an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in Education, or equivalent, or completion of a Level 8 or above equivalent postgraduate qualification by an authorised institution. Students who have completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent in a field other than Education must demonstrate two years professional experience relevant to the field.

    International Students – Language Requirements

    IELTS (or equivalent) Score of 7.0 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas).

    How to Apply

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    Key Dates
    Semester 1
    Term 1
    February / March
    Term 2
    April
    Semester 2
    Term 3
    July / August
    Term 4
    November