- Program summary
- Program overview
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Requirements for placements
- Enquiries
- Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 017001
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BEd/BA
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2009: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
CRICOS code: 056382G
Program overview
This program is designed for those who want to become teachers in secondary schools and training organisations. The program offers in-depth education courses, supported by arts courses in specific teaching areas.
In the education component of the program, you undertake courses on campus, as well as at a variety of school and other education sites. Classroom field experiences start in the first semester of the first year of study, ensuring you gain as much practical experience as possible throughout the program.
In the arts component of the degree you will study courses in your chosen teaching disciplines. You will learn how to draw on discipline knowledge to teach within disciplinary frameworks, as well as in integrated curriculum structures that are based on enquiry and problem-solving within ‘real-world’ or ‘life-like’ contexts. You will normally undertake studies in two teaching areas.
The program structure allows you to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately, and you will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.
The University also offers a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools. Other general and discipline-specific memberships may also be available, depending on study specialisations.
Career opportunities
Graduates can teach in arts areas in secondary schools and training organisations. Knowledge acquired through the arts component of the program is also transferable across many sectors including government, media, commerce and industry.
Special features
- opportunity to work with local schools
- teacher field experiences start in the first semester of the first year
- a limited intake means smaller class sizes compared to other Queensland universities
- knowledge and skills are transferable across many sectors
Program structure
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
Select a major teaching area (8 courses) from 1 of the following:
- English
- Geography
- Modern History
- Languages **
** Teaching area not available in 2008. Students interested in becoming language teachers should complete a Bachelor of Arts (with a language major) followed by the Graduate Diploma in Education.
Plus select a minor teaching area (4 courses) from 1 of the following:
Plus select 3 advanced elective courses (Students completing a minor in Mathematics or Science must select three advanced elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
Core courses (2)
COR109 Communication and Thought
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Education courses (15)
13 required courses:
EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
EDU101 Learning about Learning
EDU201 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU202 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU210 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice
EDU220 Pedagogies for New Times
EDU221 Assessment for Learning
EDU301 Vocational and Enterprise Education
EDU310 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement
EDU311 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
EDU312 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement
EDU330 Senior Phase Curriculum
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Plus select 2 education elective courses from:
EDU302 E-Learning Leader
EDU303 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU304 Internship
EDU305 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU313 Learning Choices
EDU314 Workplace Learning in VET
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years
EDU341 Mathematics Education for Early Learning
EDU351 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- No courses may normally be counted towards more than one major or minor within each Faculty.
- A maximum of five introductory level courses can be included in the 16 Arts and Social Sciences courses in a combined program. A maximum of 3 Science courses (36 units) can be included in the Bachelor of Education/Bachelor or Arts.
- 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.
- 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.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including; namely essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
Requirements for placements
The Commission for Children and Young People Act (2000 and 2005) applies to all pre-service teachers who will be working with children/students under the age of 18 in Queensland settings as a component of their program of pre-service education. are issued by the Commission once it has carried out the Working with Children Check to see if a person is eligible. If a person is eligible, they are issued a positive notice and a Blue Card.
Education students are encouraged to apply for their Blue Card as soon as they have accepted their offer to avoid processing delays. Blue Cards are free of charge for Education students when they apply through the Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 2, I Building).
- Blue Cards and how to apply
Note: Students who do not possess a current Blue Card will be unable to complete the professional experience component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Program adviser
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Program adviser, Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644,
Email: education@usc.edu.au
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