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 course: (1)
Select 1 core course:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Palliative, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care | |||
| COR110 Life Crisis |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 The Child Client | |||
| BUS106 Clinical Foundations in Orthotics | |||
| BUS103 Clinical Foundations in Prosthetics | |||
| BUS104 Developing Professional Practice in Prosthetics & Orthotics | |||
| BUS105 Clinical Reasoning in Prosthetics & Orthotics | |||
| BUS108 Advanced Concepts in Prosthetics & Orthotics | |||
| DES105 Transition to Clinical Practice in Prosthetics & Orthotics |
Year 2
Core course: (1)
Select 1 core course:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Prosthetics and Orthotics Practicum | |||
| COR110 Therapeutic Skills |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU101 Foundations of Practice 1: Exploring Core Concepts of Professional Practice | |||
| EDU201 Biomechanics I | |||
| EDU202 Biomechanics II | |||
| EDU210 Teaching Arts in the Early Years | |||
| EDU220 Teaching Primary School Mathematics | |||
| EDU221 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| ICT210 Professional Experience: Teacher Identity and Professional Practice |
Please note: EDU202 , EDU210 , EDU220 and EDU221 must be studied in Semester 2.
Year 3
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU301 Teaching Science in Primary Schools | |||
| EDU310 Professional Practice: The Inquiring Teacher | |||
| EDU330 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Learning | |||
| SCS130 Internship | |||
| BUS101 Communication and Thought | |||
| HRM220 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| ICT220 Becoming a Teacher | |||
| MKG221 Accounting for Business |
Please note: EDU301 , EDU310 , EDU330 and SCS130 must be studied in Semester 1.
Year 4
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU311 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| EDU312 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| BUS102 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| ICT211 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| ICT310 Introduction to Design | |||
| MGT310 Communication and Thought |
Education Electives: (2)
Select 2 Education Elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU302 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| EDU303 Learning about Learning | |||
| EDU304 Language and Literacies in Education | |||
| EDU305 Dimensions of Learner Engagement | |||
| EDU313 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice | |||
| EDU314 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times | |||
| EDU340 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning | |||
| EDU341 Analysis and Project Management | |||
| EDU351 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice | |||
| EDU371 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement |
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
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