Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) / Bachelor of Human Services
Award abbreviation: BEd/BHumServ
QTAC code: 016601
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-15 / Rank-70
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AE302
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Opportunity to study two different areas, expanding future career options
• Earn two degrees in four years of full-time study
• Undertake workplace learning via local, rural or international placements

Education, developmental learning and childcare practices are the focus of study in this combined degree.

This program leads to a career in Queensland in teaching or childcare, with in-depth knowledge in the human services. You develop knowledge in developmental learning, curriculum development, and pedagogy in the early years. You gain insights into the knowledge, policies and practices of human services in relation to family structures and the welfare of young children growing up in contemporary societies. You may undertake human services field placements to enter a career in the community services field.

Post-admission requirements

You must complete a minimum of 80 days of supervised field experience, completed as full-time blocks. One major supervised field experience must be completed in a Queensland school. You are required to complete 100 hours of wider field experience. A Suitability Card is required, refer to Requirements for placements.

Career opportunities

Early years teaching from childcare settings to lower primary, leadership positions in child care, community services, policy development, welfare and families.

Professional recognition

Graduates may register with the Queensland College of Teachers Registration is a requirement to teach in Queensland schools. Graduates may become members of the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers (subject to field education placements completed).

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Introductory Education courses

2 required courses:
EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
EDU101 Learning about Learning

Advanced Education courses

13 required courses:
EDU201 Language and Literacies in Education
EDU210 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice
EDU220 Middle Phase Curriculum: Pedagogies for New Times
EDU221 Middle Phase Curriculum 2: Assessment for Learning
EDU305 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU310 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement
EDU311 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
EDU312 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years
EDU341 Teaching Mathematics
EDU343 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts
EDU344 Leading in Early Childhood Contexts
Plus select 1 course from:
EDU303 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU304 Internship
EDU351 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
EDU371 Contexts of Disability and Differences

Introductory Human Services courses

5 required courses:
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS172 Social Work and Human Services Practice
SCS180 Counselling for the Human Services Professional

Advanced Human Services courses

6 required courses:
SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
SCS276 Group Work
SCS277 Working With Families
SCS278 Ethics and Professional Practice
SWK303 Complexity and Social Work: Policy and Practice
Plus one of the following:
SCS210 Indigenous Australia and the State
SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity

Electives

Plus select 4 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social sciences.
It is recommended that students utilise elective courses to complete either a minor (4 courses) from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, or 4 courses from the following:

SCS201 International Community Development and Global Justice
SCS211 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
SCS273 Human Services Placement 1(24cp) **
SCS274 Human Services Placement 2(24cp) **
SCS285 Health, Society and Culture
SCS286 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
SCS295 Gender and Culture
SWK302 Community Development and Social Action

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

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

Program requirements and notes

1. 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.
2. Courses credited to a student's 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.
3. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
4. Refer to explanation of terms.
5. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
6. Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
7. Refer to recommended enrolment pattern. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
8. Courses for this program will be released progressively. Please contact the Faculty of Science, Health and Education for advanced standing enquiries.
9. Students enrolling in this combined program from 2008 onwards are not required to undertake the two Human Services Field Education courses (SCS273 and SCS274 ). However, if you wish to work in the Human Services industry upon graduation, it is advisable to complete the Human Services Field Education courses (SCS273 and SCS274 ) leading to accreditation with the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers. If you wish to take these courses to fulfill AIWCW accreditation requirements, you must gain approval from the Human Services Field Education Course Coordinator by the third semester of your studies.
10. 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.

Requirements for placements

The Commission for Children and Young People Act (2000 and 2005) applies to all pre-service teachers who will be working with children/students under the age of 18 in Queensland settings as a component of their program of pre-service education. Blue Cards are issued by the Commission once it has carried out the Working with Children Check to see if a person is eligible. If a person is eligible, they are issued a positive notice and a Blue Card.

Education students are encouraged to apply for their Blue Card as soon as they have accepted their offer to avoid processing delays. Blue Cards are free of charge for Education students when they apply through the Professional Workplace Learning office (Level 2, I Building).

Note: Students who do not possess a current Blue Card will be unable to complete the professional experience component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Program adviser
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Program adviser, Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644,
Email: education@usc.edu.au

** Subject to GPA and approval by Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Program Leader

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