Program Summary
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Special Features
Advanced Standing, Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit and Articulation
Program Structure
Program Requirements and Notes
Enquiries
Recommended Enrolment Patterns

Program Summary

QTAC Code: 017021
OP/Rank for 2005 Entry: OP-17 / Rank-62
Award Abbreviation: BEd/BSc
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 384
Recommended Prior Study: English, Maths and one or more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry
CRICOS Code: To be advised

Program Overview

A combined education program opens the door to a wide range of study and career possibilities.

The education component of the combined degree will provide opportunities to develop professional knowledge and practice through courses on campus and at a variety of school and other educational sites. The degree combined with education will allow students to develop a background in chosen disciplines to support curriculum and co-curriculum studies related to teaching in secondary schools. Students will normally undertake studies in two teaching areas.

Professional Membership

Graduates are eligible to be registered with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools. A range of other general and discipline-specific memberships is also available to graduates of these programs.

Career Opportunities

• teacher in secondary schools
• teacher in training organisations
• careers in the related discipline

Special Features

• opportunity to study two different areas, effectively doubling future career options
• opportunity to work with local schools
• teacher field experiences start in the first semester of the first year
• program has been developed with industry input
• University has strong industry links, for example, a fibre optic connection has been established with Chancellor State College
• smaller class sizes compared to other Queensland universities
• innovation and creativity is a component of the program

Program Structure

Science Courses

6 required introductory courses:*
MTH101 Algebra and Geometry
SCI102 Biodiversity and Environment
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI107 Physics
SCI110 Research Design and Data Analysis

Plus - choose 7 courses from one of the following major teaching areas:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Health
- Marine Studies
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Physics
Plus - choose 3 or 4 courses from one of the following minor teaching areas:
- Mathematics (three courses)
- A minor (four courses) from another faculty's combined education program. Students wishing to take a minor from another faculty's combined education program should consult with the Science Program Administrator.

Education Courses

13 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
EDU101 Learning about Learning
EDU201 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU210 Professional Practice 1
EDU301 Vocational and Enterprise Education
EDU302 E-Learning Leader
EDU310 Professional Practice 2
EDU311 Professional Practice 3
EDU312 Professional Practice 4
EDU330 Senior Phase Curriculum
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Plus - choose 2 of the following courses corresponding to the 2 chosen teaching areas:
EDU320 Middle Phase Science Curriculum
EDU321 Middle Phase Mathematics Curriculum
EDU322 Middle Phase Health and Physical Education Curriculum
EDU325 Middle Phase English Curriculum
EDU327 Middle Phase Studies of Society and Environment Curriculum
Plus - choose 1 education elective course from within the University or cross-institutionally:
EDU303 Education for Sustainability
EDU304 Internship
Religious Education course as approved by the Education Program Administrator

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

1. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
2. No courses may normally be counted towards more than one major or minor within each Faculty.
3. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
4. Courses may be selected which contribute to any major or minor offered in the University providing they comply with the requirements of this degree program. These majors and minors will be recorded on your academic record transcript.
5. Courses credited to your academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.
6. Students choosing a minor from the Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts program can only choose five of the six required introductory courses.
7. Refer to the Academic Rules.
8. Refer to Explanation of Terms.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869; Email: scienceinfo@usc.edu.au

Education Programs
Kathryn Mash
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644; Email: education@usc.edu.au