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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2011: Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science - Health Major, Mathematics 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 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)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR111
EDU100
LFS100
MTH101
MTH202
PUB102
PUB112
SCI110

Please note: EDU100 must be studied in Semester 1, COR111 must be studied in Semester 2

Year 2

Core course: (1)
Select 1 core course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109
COR110


Required courses: (7)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU101
EDU201
EDU202
EDU210
EDU220
EDU221
PUB252

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

Year 3

Required courses: (6)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU301
EDU310
EDU330
MTH212
SCI107
SCS130

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

Health Major courses: (1)
Select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
PUB272
PUB351


Mathematics Minor course: (1)
Select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ICT221
MTH302
MTH312

OR any mathematics-related course as approved by the Dean

Year 4

Required courses: (5)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU311
EDU312
PUB271
PUB361
SCI105

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.

Mathematics Minor course: (1)
Select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ENS253
ENS381

OR any mathematics-related course as approved by the Dean


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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDU302
EDU303
EDU304
EDU305
EDU313
EDU314
EDU340
EDU341
EDU351
EDU371

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.