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 required courses.
- Complete a minimum of 80 days of supervised placement, completed as full-time blocks. One major supervised placement must be completed in a Queensland school.
- Complete 100 hours 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 field education component 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).
- Students may elect to complete a minor teaching area from the Faculty of Arts discipline studies. Students taking this option will require personal assistance from a program adviser from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program structure
Year 1
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU100 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| COR111 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| CHM202 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests | |||
| LFS100 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning | |||
| MTH101 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management | |||
| MTH202 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events | |||
| MTH212 Business Events | |||
| SCI105 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility |
Please note: EDU100 must be studied in Semester 1, COR111 and minor course must be studied in Semester 2.
Year 2
Core course: (1)
Select 1 core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Event Management | |||
| COR110 Accounting Principles |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU101 Financial Accounting | |||
| EDU201 Business Finance | |||
| EDU202 Law of Business Associations | |||
| EDU210 Management Accounting | |||
| EDU220 Economics for Business | |||
| EDU221 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| LFS251 Introduction to Financial Planning |
Please note: EDU202 , EDU210 , EDU220 and EDU221 must be studied in Semester 2.
Year 3
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM212 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| EDU301 Managing Workplace Relations | |||
| EDU310 Small Business and New Venture Management | |||
| EDU330 Sport and Event Marketing | |||
| SCS130 Becoming a Teacher | |||
| SCI107 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Plus select (1) course for Chemistry major from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUT232 Organic Chemistry | |||
| SCI302 Cell Biology |
Minor courses: (1)
Select 1 course from your chosen Minor - Mathematics
Please note: EDU301 , EDU310 , EDU330 and SCS130 must be studied in Semester 1.
Year 4
Required courses: (3)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU311 Introduction to Mathematics | |||
| EDU312 Calculus and Algebra | |||
| SCI110 Discrete Mathematics |
Plus select (2) courses for Chemistry major from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM341 Chemistry |
or any advanced level Chemistry-related course as approved by the Dean.
Minor courses: (1)
Select 1 course from your chosen Minor - Mathematics
Education Electives: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU302 Communication and Thought | |||
| EDU303 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| EDU304 Learning about Learning | |||
| EDU305 Language and Literacies in Education | |||
| EDU313 Dimensions of Learner Engagement | |||
| EDU314 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice | |||
| EDU340 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times | |||
| EDU341 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning | |||
| EDU351 Biochemistry | |||
| EDU371 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry |
Please note: EDU311 and EDU312 must be studied in your final semester of study and all discipline courses (majors, minors) must have been completed prior to enrolment in both of these courses.
TOTAL UNITS 384
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