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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2011: Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Business - Business Education Major, ICT Education Minor

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.
  • Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 32 courses.
  • Complete no more than 12 introductory level courses, including core courses.
  • Complete a minimum of 16 weeks supervised field experience, completed as full-time blocks.
  • Complete 20 days of wider field experience.

In order to commence field education 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 field education placements.
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program Structure
Year 1

Core courses: (2)
Select 2 core courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Cell Biology
COR110 Human Physiology


Required courses: (6)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU100 Human Anatomy
BUS106 Introduction to Coaching Science
BUS103 Exercise Physiology I
BUS104 Exercise Physiology II
BUS105 Functional Anatomy
BUS108 Biomechanics I
Year 2

Required courses: (8)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU101 Exercise Prescription and Programming
EDU201 Introduction to Sports Medicine
EDU202 Sports Psychology
EDU210 Motor Control and Learning
EDU220 Communication and Thought
EDU221 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
HRM210 Becoming a Teacher
ICT210 Accounting for Business

Please note: EDU202 , EDU210 , EDU220 and EDU221 must be studied in Semester 2

Year 3

Required courses: (8)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU301 Business Law and Ethics
EDU310 Management and Organisational Behaviour
EDU330 Marketing Theory and Practice
SCS130 Introduction to Informatics
BUS101 Learning about Learning
HRM220 Language and Literacies in Education
ICT220 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
MKG221 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice

Please note: EDU301 , EDU310 , EDU330 and SCS130 must be studied in Semester 1.

Year 4

Required courses: (6)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU311 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU312 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
BUS102 Managing Human Resources
IBS210 Analysis and Project Management
ICT211 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
MGT310 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement


Education Electives: (2)
Select 2 Education Elective courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU302 Senior Phase Curriculum
EDU303 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
EDU304 Applied Research Methods
EDU305 Managing Workplace Relations
EDU313 Telecommunications and Networks
EDU314 Sport and Event Marketing
EDU340 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
EDU341 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement
EDU351 Economics for Business
EDU371 Principles of International Business

Please note: EDU311 and EDU312 must be studied in your final semester of study and all discipline courses (majors, minors and electives) must have been completed prior to enrolment in both of these courses.

TOTAL UNITS 384

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.