QTAC Code: 017001
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: New Program in 2005 (Not offered in 2004)
Award Abbreviation: BEd/BA
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 384
Recommended Prior Study: English and Maths
CRICOS Code: To be advised

NEW STUDENTS: Choosing Courses for 2005

Program Structure

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Courses

Choose a major teaching area (8 courses) from one of the following:
- English
- Geography
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Modern History
Plus - choose a minor teaching area (4 courses) from one of the following:
- Civics
- English
- Studies of Society and Environment
Plus - choose 4 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or a Mathematics minor from the Faculty of Science
Note: In some cases students may be able to complete a second minor teaching area or convert their first minor to another major teaching area

Education Courses

13 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
EDU101 Learning about Learning
EDU201 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU210 Professional Practice 1
EDU301 Vocational and Enterprise Education
EDU302 E-Learning Leader
EDU310 Professional Practice 2
EDU311 Professional Practice 3
EDU312 Professional Practice 4
EDU330 Senior Phase Curriculum
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Plus - choose 2 of the following courses corresponding to the 2 chosen teaching areas:
EDU321 Middle Phase Mathematics Curriculum
EDU325 Middle Phase English Curriculum
EDU326 Middle Phase Second Language Curriculum
EDU327 Middle Phase Studies of Society and Environment Curriculum
Plus - choose 1 education elective course from within the University or cross-institutionally:
EDU303 Education for Sustainability
EDU304 Internship
Religious Education course as approved by the Education Program Administrator

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

1. No courses may normally be counted towards more than one major or minor within each Faculty.
2. A maximum of five introductory level courses can be included in the 16 Arts and Social Sciences courses in a combined program. Two additional introductory level language courses can be included to bring the total of the introductory Arts and Social Sciences courses in a combined degree to seven introductory level courses.
3. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
4. Courses credited to a student's academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.
5. Refer to the Academic Rules.
6. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
7. Refer to the Recommended Enrolment Patterns.

Enquiries

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Bruce Williams
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259; Email: bwillia4@usc.edu.au

Education Programs
Kathryn Mash
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644; Email: education@usc.edu.au