Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.
Program requirements and notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per teaching session.
- There are two study periods in the year; January-July and July-December. For more information, visit the Education Programs Calendar.
- Students must complete a minimum of 62 days of supervised teaching practice in schools.
- Students must also complete a total of 13 days or 65 hours of wider field experience
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and in-class tests. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
To commence teaching practice placement you must:
- Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the Workplace Learning components of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
- Travel to attend teaching practice placements.
Program structure - full-time students
Study period of entry
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU603 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | |||
| EDU342 The Psychology of Learning | |||
| EDU343 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology | |||
| EDU604 Group Processes and Practice | |||
| EDU614 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories |
Final study period
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU340 Communication and Thought | |||
| EDU652 Introductory Counselling Skills | |||
| EDU641 Foundations of Human Behaviour | |||
| EDU615 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| EDU616 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services |
TOTAL UNITS 96
Program structure - part-time students
Study period of entry
Required courses: (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU603 Social Justice, Welfare and the State | |||
| EDU342 Mental Health and Wellbeing |
Second study period
Required courses: (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU343 Community Development and Social Action | |||
| EDU604 Human Services Placement 1 | |||
| EDU614 Working With Children, Youth and Families |
Third study period
Required courses: (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU340 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions | |||
| EDU652 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples |
Final study period
Required courses: (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU641 Disability: Culture, Community and Change | |||
| EDU615 Direct Practice Processes | |||
| EDU616 Organisations: Communication Skills for Practice |
TOTAL UNITS 96
Please note:
- EDU603 is an introductory course, students are strongly recommended to enrol during first teaching session of entry.
- Full time students should enrol into EDU604 and EDU614 consecutively (within the first teaching session) or EDU615 and EDU616 consecutively (within the second teaching session). Full time students in their first teaching session are recommended to enrol into a total of five courses (two of which are 6 units, EDU604 and EDU614 OR EDU615 and EDU616 ) and one course must be a curriculum course EDU342 or EDU652 .
- Part time students should ensure that they are adequately prepared for their teaching practice with sufficient curriculum courses EDU342 or EDU652 . Curriculum courses include development of lesson and unit planning skills that are essential for a successful teaching practice. Part time students are strongly recommended to complete all Courses within two years.
- Students cannot commence Teaching Practice 1 until successful completion of at least one curriculum course (EDU342 or EDU652 ).
The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.